Finding the Third Proportional to 604,948 and 1,308,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,948 and 1,308,392 is: 2,829,812.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,948 : 1,308,392 = 1,308,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,948/1,308,392 = 1,308,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,948x = 1,308,392 × 1,308,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,948x = 1,711,889,625,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,711,889,625,664/604,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,829,812.85
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