Finding the Third Proportional to 606,936 and 1,312,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 606,936 and 1,312,287 is: 2,837,362.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606,936 : 1,312,287 = 1,312,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606,936/1,312,287 = 1,312,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606,936x = 1,312,287 × 1,312,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606,936x = 1,722,097,170,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,097,170,369/606,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,837,362.05
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