Finding the Third Proportional to 607,846 and 1,322,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,846 and 1,322,721 is: 2,878,345.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,846 : 1,322,721 = 1,322,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,846/1,322,721 = 1,322,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,846x = 1,322,721 × 1,322,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,846x = 1,749,590,843,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,749,590,843,841/607,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,878,345.57
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