Finding the Third Proportional to 605,691 and 1,311,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,691 and 1,311,687 is: 2,840,594.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,691 : 1,311,687 = 1,311,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,691/1,311,687 = 1,311,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,691x = 1,311,687 × 1,311,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,691x = 1,720,522,785,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,720,522,785,969/605,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,840,594.93
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