Finding the Third Proportional to 607,970 and 1,312,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,970 and 1,312,708 is: 2,834,354.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,970 : 1,312,708 = 1,312,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,970/1,312,708 = 1,312,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,970x = 1,312,708 × 1,312,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,970x = 1,723,202,293,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,723,202,293,264/607,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,834,354.15
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