Finding the Third Proportional to 608,396 and 1,356,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,396 and 1,356,544 is: 3,024,693.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,396 : 1,356,544 = 1,356,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,396/1,356,544 = 1,356,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,396x = 1,356,544 × 1,356,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,396x = 1,840,211,623,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,840,211,623,936/608,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,024,693.82
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