Finding the Third Proportional to 607,482 and 1,406,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,482 and 1,406,331 is: 3,255,679.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,482 : 1,406,331 = 1,406,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,482/1,406,331 = 1,406,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,482x = 1,406,331 × 1,406,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,482x = 1,977,766,881,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,977,766,881,561/607,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,255,679.81
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