Finding the Third Proportional to 609,418 and 1,323,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,418 and 1,323,668 is: 2,875,033.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,418 : 1,323,668 = 1,323,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,418/1,323,668 = 1,323,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,418x = 1,323,668 × 1,323,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,418x = 1,752,096,974,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,752,096,974,224/609,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,875,033.19
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