Finding the Third Proportional to 609,351 and 1,320,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,351 and 1,320,397 is: 2,861,155.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,351 : 1,320,397 = 1,320,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,351/1,320,397 = 1,320,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,351x = 1,320,397 × 1,320,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,351x = 1,743,448,237,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,743,448,237,609/609,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,861,155.95
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