Finding the Third Proportional to 604,876 and 1,304,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,876 and 1,304,246 is: 2,812,241.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,876 : 1,304,246 = 1,304,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,876/1,304,246 = 1,304,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,876x = 1,304,246 × 1,304,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,876x = 1,701,057,628,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,057,628,516/604,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,812,241.90
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