Finding the Third Proportional to 605,572 and 1,314,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,572 and 1,314,175 is: 2,851,941.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,572 : 1,314,175 = 1,314,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,572/1,314,175 = 1,314,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,572x = 1,314,175 × 1,314,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,572x = 1,727,055,930,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,727,055,930,625/605,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,851,941.52
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