Finding the Third Proportional to 608,908 and 1,377,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,908 and 1,377,209 is: 3,114,928.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,908 : 1,377,209 = 1,377,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,908/1,377,209 = 1,377,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,908x = 1,377,209 × 1,377,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,908x = 1,896,704,629,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,896,704,629,681/608,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,114,928.08
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