Finding the Third Proportional to 608,010 and 1,319,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,010 and 1,319,864 is: 2,865,151.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,010 : 1,319,864 = 1,319,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,010/1,319,864 = 1,319,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,010x = 1,319,864 × 1,319,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,010x = 1,742,040,978,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,742,040,978,496/608,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,865,151.85
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