Finding the Third Proportional to 605,862 and 1,274,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,862 and 1,274,400 is: 2,680,635.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,862 : 1,274,400 = 1,274,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,862/1,274,400 = 1,274,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,862x = 1,274,400 × 1,274,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,862x = 1,624,095,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,624,095,360,000/605,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,680,635.79
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