Finding the Third Proportional to 608,092 and 1,304,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,092 and 1,304,742 is: 2,799,496.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,092 : 1,304,742 = 1,304,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,092/1,304,742 = 1,304,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,092x = 1,304,742 × 1,304,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,092x = 1,702,351,686,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,702,351,686,564/608,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,799,496.93
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