Finding the Third Proportional to 608,966 and 1,283,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,966 and 1,283,580 is: 2,705,533.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,966 : 1,283,580 = 1,283,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,966/1,283,580 = 1,283,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,966x = 1,283,580 × 1,283,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,966x = 1,647,577,616,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,647,577,616,400/608,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,705,533.01
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