Finding the Third Proportional to 606,743 and 1,348,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 606,743 and 1,348,163 is: 2,995,573.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606,743 : 1,348,163 = 1,348,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606,743/1,348,163 = 1,348,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606,743x = 1,348,163 × 1,348,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606,743x = 1,817,543,474,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,817,543,474,569/606,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,995,573.87
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