Finding the Third Proportional to 605,948 and 1,318,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,948 and 1,318,303 is: 2,868,105.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,948 : 1,318,303 = 1,318,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,948/1,318,303 = 1,318,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,948x = 1,318,303 × 1,318,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,948x = 1,737,922,799,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,737,922,799,809/605,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,868,105.51
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