Finding the Third Proportional to 605,964 and 1,304,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,964 and 1,304,952 is: 2,810,232.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,964 : 1,304,952 = 1,304,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,964/1,304,952 = 1,304,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,964x = 1,304,952 × 1,304,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,964x = 1,702,899,722,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,702,899,722,304/605,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,810,232.49
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