Finding the Third Proportional to 604,428 and 1,312,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,428 and 1,312,344 is: 2,849,382.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,428 : 1,312,344 = 1,312,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,428/1,312,344 = 1,312,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,428x = 1,312,344 × 1,312,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,428x = 1,722,246,774,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,246,774,336/604,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,849,382.85
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