Finding the Third Proportional to 608,373.75 and 1,408,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,373.75 and 1,408,341 is: 3,260,207.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,373.75 : 1,408,341 = 1,408,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,373.75/1,408,341 = 1,408,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,373.75x = 1,408,341 × 1,408,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,373.75x = 1,983,424,372,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,983,424,372,281/608,373.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,260,207.02
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