Finding the Third Proportional to 604,620 and 1,318,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,620 and 1,318,102 is: 2,873,528.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,620 : 1,318,102 = 1,318,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,620/1,318,102 = 1,318,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,620x = 1,318,102 × 1,318,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,620x = 1,737,392,882,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,737,392,882,404/604,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,873,528.63
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