Finding the Third Proportional to 604,611 and 1,319,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,611 and 1,319,745 is: 2,880,739.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,611 : 1,319,745 = 1,319,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,611/1,319,745 = 1,319,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,611x = 1,319,745 × 1,319,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,611x = 1,741,726,865,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,741,726,865,025/604,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,880,739.62
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