Finding the Third Proportional to 607,850 and 1,318,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,850 and 1,318,732 is: 2,860,992.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,850 : 1,318,732 = 1,318,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,850/1,318,732 = 1,318,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,850x = 1,318,732 × 1,318,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,850x = 1,739,054,087,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,739,054,087,824/607,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,860,992.17
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