Finding the Third Proportional to 606,759 and 1,319,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 606,759 and 1,319,382 is: 2,868,962.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606,759 : 1,319,382 = 1,319,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606,759/1,319,382 = 1,319,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606,759x = 1,319,382 × 1,319,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606,759x = 1,740,768,861,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,740,768,861,924/606,759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,868,962.57
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