Finding the Third Proportional to 604,628 and 1,318,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,628 and 1,318,120 is: 2,873,569.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,628 : 1,318,120 = 1,318,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,628/1,318,120 = 1,318,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,628x = 1,318,120 × 1,318,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,628x = 1,737,440,334,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,737,440,334,400/604,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,873,569.09
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