Finding the Third Proportional to 608,508 and 1,320,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,508 and 1,320,044 is: 2,863,587.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,508 : 1,320,044 = 1,320,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,508/1,320,044 = 1,320,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,508x = 1,320,044 × 1,320,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,508x = 1,742,516,161,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,742,516,161,936/608,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,863,587.93
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