Finding the Third Proportional to 605,468 and 1,273,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,468 and 1,273,672 is: 2,679,316.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,468 : 1,273,672 = 1,273,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,468/1,273,672 = 1,273,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,468x = 1,273,672 × 1,273,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,468x = 1,622,240,363,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,622,240,363,584/605,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,679,316.44
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