Finding the Third Proportional to 608,910 and 1,377,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,910 and 1,377,214 is: 3,114,940.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,910 : 1,377,214 = 1,377,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,910/1,377,214 = 1,377,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,910x = 1,377,214 × 1,377,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,910x = 1,896,718,401,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,896,718,401,796/608,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,114,940.47
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