Finding the Third Proportional to 607,968 and 1,312,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,968 and 1,312,704 is: 2,834,346.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,968 : 1,312,704 = 1,312,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,968/1,312,704 = 1,312,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,968x = 1,312,704 × 1,312,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,968x = 1,723,191,791,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,723,191,791,616/607,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,834,346.20
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