Finding the Third Proportional to 608,030 and 1,319,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,030 and 1,319,894 is: 2,865,187.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,030 : 1,319,894 = 1,319,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,030/1,319,894 = 1,319,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,030x = 1,319,894 × 1,319,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,030x = 1,742,120,171,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,742,120,171,236/608,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,865,187.85
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