Finding the Third Proportional to 607,852 and 1,322,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,852 and 1,322,733 is: 2,878,369.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,852 : 1,322,733 = 1,322,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,852/1,322,733 = 1,322,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,852x = 1,322,733 × 1,322,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,852x = 1,749,622,589,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,749,622,589,289/607,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,878,369.39
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