Finding the Third Proportional to 608,302 and 1,255,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,302 and 1,255,159 is: 2,589,871.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,302 : 1,255,159 = 1,255,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,302/1,255,159 = 1,255,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,302x = 1,255,159 × 1,255,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,302x = 1,575,424,115,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,575,424,115,281/608,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,589,871.67
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