Finding the Third Proportional to 607,840 and 1,322,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,840 and 1,322,707 is: 2,878,313.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,840 : 1,322,707 = 1,322,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,840/1,322,707 = 1,322,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,840x = 1,322,707 × 1,322,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,840x = 1,749,553,807,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,749,553,807,849/607,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,878,313.06
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