Finding the Third Proportional to 603,818 and 1,233,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,818 and 1,233,853 is: 2,521,278.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,818 : 1,233,853 = 1,233,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,818/1,233,853 = 1,233,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,818x = 1,233,853 × 1,233,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,818x = 1,522,393,225,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,522,393,225,609/603,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,521,278.31
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