Finding the Third Proportional to 605,598 and 1,314,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,598 and 1,314,225 is: 2,852,036.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,598 : 1,314,225 = 1,314,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,598/1,314,225 = 1,314,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,598x = 1,314,225 × 1,314,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,598x = 1,727,187,350,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,727,187,350,625/605,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,852,036.09
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