Finding the Third Proportional to 607,638 and 1,308,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,638 and 1,308,765 is: 2,818,891.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,638 : 1,308,765 = 1,308,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,638/1,308,765 = 1,308,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,638x = 1,308,765 × 1,308,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,638x = 1,712,865,825,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,712,865,825,225/607,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,818,891.88
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