Finding the Third Proportional to 607,595 and 1,329,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,595 and 1,329,560 is: 2,909,388.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,595 : 1,329,560 = 1,329,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,595/1,329,560 = 1,329,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,595x = 1,329,560 × 1,329,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,595x = 1,767,729,793,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,767,729,793,600/607,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,909,388.32
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