Finding the Third Proportional to 605,682 and 1,311,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,682 and 1,311,669 is: 2,840,559.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,682 : 1,311,669 = 1,311,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,682/1,311,669 = 1,311,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,682x = 1,311,669 × 1,311,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,682x = 1,720,475,565,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,720,475,565,561/605,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,840,559.18
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