Finding the Third Proportional to 608,392 and 1,356,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,392 and 1,356,536 is: 3,024,678.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,392 : 1,356,536 = 1,356,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,392/1,356,536 = 1,356,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,392x = 1,356,536 × 1,356,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,392x = 1,840,189,919,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,840,189,919,296/608,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,024,678.04
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