Finding the Third Proportional to 603,966 and 1,316,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 603,966 and 1,316,451 is: 2,869,438.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,966 : 1,316,451 = 1,316,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,966/1,316,451 = 1,316,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,966x = 1,316,451 × 1,316,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,966x = 1,733,043,235,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,733,043,235,401/603,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,869,438.40
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