Finding the Third Proportional to 607,986 and 1,319,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,986 and 1,319,814 is: 2,865,047.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,986 : 1,319,814 = 1,319,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,986/1,319,814 = 1,319,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,986x = 1,319,814 × 1,319,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,986x = 1,741,908,994,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,741,908,994,596/607,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,865,047.87
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