Finding the Third Proportional to 604,656 and 1,319,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,656 and 1,319,838 is: 2,880,931.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,656 : 1,319,838 = 1,319,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,656/1,319,838 = 1,319,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,656x = 1,319,838 × 1,319,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,656x = 1,741,972,346,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,741,972,346,244/604,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,880,931.22
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