Finding the Third Proportional to 605,746 and 1,321,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,746 and 1,321,517 is: 2,883,068.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,746 : 1,321,517 = 1,321,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,746/1,321,517 = 1,321,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,746x = 1,321,517 × 1,321,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,746x = 1,746,407,181,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,746,407,181,289/605,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,883,068.45
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