Finding the Third Proportional to 603,830 and 1,233,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,830 and 1,233,877 is: 2,521,326.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,830 : 1,233,877 = 1,233,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,830/1,233,877 = 1,233,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,830x = 1,233,877 × 1,233,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,830x = 1,522,452,451,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,522,452,451,129/603,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,521,326.29
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