Finding the Third Proportional to 604,842 and 1,318,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,842 and 1,318,548 is: 2,874,418.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,842 : 1,318,548 = 1,318,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,842/1,318,548 = 1,318,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,842x = 1,318,548 × 1,318,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,842x = 1,738,568,828,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,738,568,828,304/604,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,874,418.16
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