Finding the Third Proportional to 605,670 and 1,311,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,670 and 1,311,657 is: 2,840,563.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,670 : 1,311,657 = 1,311,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,670/1,311,657 = 1,311,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,670x = 1,311,657 × 1,311,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,670x = 1,720,444,085,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,720,444,085,649/605,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,840,563.48
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