Finding the Third Proportional to 605,959 and 1,318,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,959 and 1,318,325 is: 2,868,149.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,959 : 1,318,325 = 1,318,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,959/1,318,325 = 1,318,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,959x = 1,318,325 × 1,318,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,959x = 1,737,980,805,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,737,980,805,625/605,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,868,149.17
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