Finding the Third Proportional to 607,578 and 1,329,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,578 and 1,329,529 is: 2,909,334.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,578 : 1,329,529 = 1,329,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,578/1,329,529 = 1,329,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,578x = 1,329,529 × 1,329,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,578x = 1,767,647,361,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,767,647,361,841/607,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,909,334.05
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