Finding the Third Proportional to 607,668 and 1,309,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,668 and 1,309,539 is: 2,822,087.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,668 : 1,309,539 = 1,309,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,668/1,309,539 = 1,309,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,668x = 1,309,539 × 1,309,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,668x = 1,714,892,392,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,714,892,392,521/607,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,822,087.71
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