Finding the Third Proportional to 607,613 and 1,308,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,613 and 1,308,721 is: 2,818,818.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,613 : 1,308,721 = 1,308,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,613/1,308,721 = 1,308,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,613x = 1,308,721 × 1,308,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,613x = 1,712,750,655,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,712,750,655,841/607,613 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,818,818.32
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