Finding the Third Proportional to 605,406 and 1,284,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,406 and 1,284,609 is: 2,725,807.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,406 : 1,284,609 = 1,284,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,406/1,284,609 = 1,284,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,406x = 1,284,609 × 1,284,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,406x = 1,650,220,282,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,650,220,282,881/605,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,725,807.61
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