Finding the Third Proportional to 604,611 and 1,318,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,611 and 1,318,086 is: 2,873,501.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,611 : 1,318,086 = 1,318,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,611/1,318,086 = 1,318,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,611x = 1,318,086 × 1,318,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,611x = 1,737,350,703,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,737,350,703,396/604,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,873,501.65
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