Finding the Third Proportional to 604,624 and 1,248,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,624 and 1,248,416 is: 2,577,705.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,624 : 1,248,416 = 1,248,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,624/1,248,416 = 1,248,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,624x = 1,248,416 × 1,248,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,624x = 1,558,542,509,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,558,542,509,056/604,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,577,705.33
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