Finding the Third Proportional to 605,604 and 1,273,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,604 and 1,273,938 is: 2,679,833.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,604 : 1,273,938 = 1,273,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,604/1,273,938 = 1,273,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,604x = 1,273,938 × 1,273,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,604x = 1,622,918,027,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,622,918,027,844/605,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,679,833.73
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