Finding the Third Proportional to 605,440 and 1,297,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,440 and 1,297,812 is: 2,781,970.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,440 : 1,297,812 = 1,297,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,440/1,297,812 = 1,297,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,440x = 1,297,812 × 1,297,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,440x = 1,684,315,987,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,684,315,987,344/605,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,781,970.12
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