Finding the Third Proportional to 607,392 and 1,314,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,392 and 1,314,936 is: 2,846,689.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,392 : 1,314,936 = 1,314,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,392/1,314,936 = 1,314,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,392x = 1,314,936 × 1,314,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,392x = 1,729,056,684,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,729,056,684,096/607,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,846,689.92
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