Finding the Third Proportional to 605,690 and 1,311,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,690 and 1,311,704 is: 2,840,673.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,690 : 1,311,704 = 1,311,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,690/1,311,704 = 1,311,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,690x = 1,311,704 × 1,311,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,690x = 1,720,567,383,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,720,567,383,616/605,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,840,673.25
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