Finding the Third Proportional to 609,306 and 1,320,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,306 and 1,320,306 is: 2,860,972.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,306 : 1,320,306 = 1,320,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,306/1,320,306 = 1,320,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,306x = 1,320,306 × 1,320,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,306x = 1,743,207,933,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,743,207,933,636/609,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,860,972.87
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