Finding the Third Proportional to 608,876 and 1,314,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,876 and 1,314,280 is: 2,836,919.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,876 : 1,314,280 = 1,314,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,876/1,314,280 = 1,314,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,876x = 1,314,280 × 1,314,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,876x = 1,727,331,918,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,727,331,918,400/608,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,836,919.04
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