Finding the Third Proportional to 603,834 and 1,292,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,834 and 1,292,226 is: 2,765,409.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,834 : 1,292,226 = 1,292,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,834/1,292,226 = 1,292,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,834x = 1,292,226 × 1,292,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,834x = 1,669,848,035,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,669,848,035,076/603,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,765,409.09
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