Finding the Third Proportional to 607,481 and 1,406,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,481 and 1,406,328 is: 3,255,671.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,481 : 1,406,328 = 1,406,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,481/1,406,328 = 1,406,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,481x = 1,406,328 × 1,406,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,481x = 1,977,758,443,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,977,758,443,584/607,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,255,671.28
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