Finding the Third Proportional to 605,079 and 1,289,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,079 and 1,289,646 is: 2,748,710.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,079 : 1,289,646 = 1,289,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,079/1,289,646 = 1,289,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,079x = 1,289,646 × 1,289,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,079x = 1,663,186,805,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,663,186,805,316/605,079 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,748,710.18
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