Finding the Third Proportional to 608,384 and 1,421,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,384 and 1,421,440 is: 3,321,079.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,384 : 1,421,440 = 1,421,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,384/1,421,440 = 1,421,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,384x = 1,421,440 × 1,421,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,384x = 2,020,491,673,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,020,491,673,600/608,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,321,079.57
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