Finding the Third Proportional to 607,866 and 1,318,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,866 and 1,318,764 is: 2,861,055.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,866 : 1,318,764 = 1,318,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,866/1,318,764 = 1,318,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,866x = 1,318,764 × 1,318,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,866x = 1,739,138,487,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,739,138,487,696/607,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,861,055.71
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