Finding the Third Proportional to 608,964 and 1,283,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,964 and 1,283,576 is: 2,705,525.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,964 : 1,283,576 = 1,283,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,964/1,283,576 = 1,283,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,964x = 1,283,576 × 1,283,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,964x = 1,647,567,347,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,647,567,347,776/608,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,705,525.04
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