Finding the Third Proportional to 604,552 and 1,319,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,552 and 1,319,894 is: 2,881,671.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,552 : 1,319,894 = 1,319,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,552/1,319,894 = 1,319,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,552x = 1,319,894 × 1,319,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,552x = 1,742,120,171,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,742,120,171,236/604,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,881,671.34
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