Finding the Third Proportional to 604,870 and 1,320,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,870 and 1,320,547 is: 2,883,006.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,870 : 1,320,547 = 1,320,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,870/1,320,547 = 1,320,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,870x = 1,320,547 × 1,320,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,870x = 1,743,844,379,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,743,844,379,209/604,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,883,006.89
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