Finding the Third Proportional to 605,424 and 1,273,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,424 and 1,273,584 is: 2,679,140.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,424 : 1,273,584 = 1,273,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,424/1,273,584 = 1,273,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,424x = 1,273,584 × 1,273,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,424x = 1,622,016,205,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,622,016,205,056/605,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,679,140.91
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