Finding the Third Proportional to 607,953 and 1,322,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,953 and 1,322,931 is: 2,878,752.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,953 : 1,322,931 = 1,322,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,953/1,322,931 = 1,322,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,953x = 1,322,931 × 1,322,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,953x = 1,750,146,430,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,750,146,430,761/607,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,878,752.85
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