Finding the Third Proportional to 607,854 and 1,322,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,854 and 1,322,734 is: 2,878,364.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,854 : 1,322,734 = 1,322,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,854/1,322,734 = 1,322,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,854x = 1,322,734 × 1,322,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,854x = 1,749,625,234,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,749,625,234,756/607,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,878,364.27
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