Finding the Third Proportional to 604,556 and 1,319,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,556 and 1,319,900 is: 2,881,678.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,556 : 1,319,900 = 1,319,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,556/1,319,900 = 1,319,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,556x = 1,319,900 × 1,319,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,556x = 1,742,136,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,742,136,010,000/604,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,881,678.47
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