Finding the Third Proportional to 607,896 and 1,407,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,896 and 1,407,284 is: 3,257,873.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,896 : 1,407,284 = 1,407,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,896/1,407,284 = 1,407,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,896x = 1,407,284 × 1,407,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,896x = 1,980,448,256,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,980,448,256,656/607,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,257,873.48
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