Finding the Third Proportional to 607,988 and 1,319,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,988 and 1,319,818 is: 2,865,055.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,988 : 1,319,818 = 1,319,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,988/1,319,818 = 1,319,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,988x = 1,319,818 × 1,319,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,988x = 1,741,919,553,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,741,919,553,124/607,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,865,055.81
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