Finding the Third Proportional to 609,128 and 1,403,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,128 and 1,403,876 is: 3,235,556.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,128 : 1,403,876 = 1,403,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,128/1,403,876 = 1,403,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,128x = 1,403,876 × 1,403,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,128x = 1,970,867,823,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,970,867,823,376/609,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,235,556.11
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