Finding the Third Proportional to 606,940 and 1,312,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 606,940 and 1,312,295 is: 2,837,377.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606,940 : 1,312,295 = 1,312,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606,940/1,312,295 = 1,312,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606,940x = 1,312,295 × 1,312,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606,940x = 1,722,118,167,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,118,167,025/606,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,837,377.94
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