Finding the Third Proportional to 607,515 and 1,432,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,515 and 1,432,260 is: 3,376,655.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,515 : 1,432,260 = 1,432,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,515/1,432,260 = 1,432,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,515x = 1,432,260 × 1,432,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,515x = 2,051,368,707,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,051,368,707,600/607,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,376,655.24
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