Finding the Third Proportional to 607,262 and 1,307,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,262 and 1,307,943 is: 2,817,095.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,262 : 1,307,943 = 1,307,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,262/1,307,943 = 1,307,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,262x = 1,307,943 × 1,307,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,262x = 1,710,714,891,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,710,714,891,249/607,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,817,095.24
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