Finding the Third Proportional to 607,581 and 1,329,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,581 and 1,329,588 is: 2,909,577.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,581 : 1,329,588 = 1,329,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,581/1,329,588 = 1,329,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,581x = 1,329,588 × 1,329,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,581x = 1,767,804,249,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,767,804,249,744/607,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,909,577.90
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