Finding the Third Proportional to 605,864 and 1,274,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,864 and 1,274,402 is: 2,680,635.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,864 : 1,274,402 = 1,274,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,864/1,274,402 = 1,274,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,864x = 1,274,402 × 1,274,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,864x = 1,624,100,457,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,624,100,457,604/605,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,680,635.35
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