Finding the Third Proportional to 609,396 and 1,320,483
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,396 and 1,320,483 is: 2,861,317.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,396 : 1,320,483 = 1,320,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,396/1,320,483 = 1,320,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,396x = 1,320,483 × 1,320,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,396x = 1,743,675,353,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,743,675,353,289/609,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,861,317.36
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