Finding the Third Proportional to 608,606 and 1,313,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,606 and 1,313,440 is: 2,834,550.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,606 : 1,313,440 = 1,313,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,606/1,313,440 = 1,313,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,606x = 1,313,440 × 1,313,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,606x = 1,725,124,633,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,725,124,633,600/608,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,834,550.82
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