Finding the Third Proportional to 609,440 and 1,312,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,440 and 1,312,534 is: 2,826,768.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,440 : 1,312,534 = 1,312,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,440/1,312,534 = 1,312,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,440x = 1,312,534 × 1,312,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,440x = 1,722,745,501,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,745,501,156/609,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,826,768.02
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