Finding the Third Proportional to 608,634 and 1,313,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,634 and 1,313,496 is: 2,834,662.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,634 : 1,313,496 = 1,313,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,634/1,313,496 = 1,313,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,634x = 1,313,496 × 1,313,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,634x = 1,725,271,742,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,725,271,742,016/608,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,834,662.12
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