Finding the Third Proportional to 605,408 and 1,284,613
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,408 and 1,284,613 is: 2,725,815.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,408 : 1,284,613 = 1,284,613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,408/1,284,613 = 1,284,613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,408x = 1,284,613 × 1,284,613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,408x = 1,650,230,559,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,650,230,559,769/605,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,725,815.58
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