Finding the Third Proportional to 605,612 and 1,273,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,612 and 1,273,954 is: 2,679,865.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,612 : 1,273,954 = 1,273,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,612/1,273,954 = 1,273,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,612x = 1,273,954 × 1,273,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,612x = 1,622,958,794,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,622,958,794,116/605,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,679,865.65
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