Finding the Third Proportional to 607,394 and 1,314,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,394 and 1,314,940 is: 2,846,697.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,394 : 1,314,940 = 1,314,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,394/1,314,940 = 1,314,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,394x = 1,314,940 × 1,314,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,394x = 1,729,067,203,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,729,067,203,600/607,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,846,697.87
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