Finding the Third Proportional to 604,257 and 1,316,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,257 and 1,316,361 is: 2,867,664.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,257 : 1,316,361 = 1,316,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,257/1,316,361 = 1,316,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,257x = 1,316,361 × 1,316,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,257x = 1,732,806,282,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,732,806,282,321/604,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,867,664.39
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