Finding the Third Proportional to 603,868 and 1,316,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,868 and 1,316,249 is: 2,869,023.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,868 : 1,316,249 = 1,316,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,868/1,316,249 = 1,316,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,868x = 1,316,249 × 1,316,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,868x = 1,732,511,430,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,732,511,430,001/603,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,869,023.41
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