Finding the Third Proportional to 609,534 and 1,312,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,534 and 1,312,372 is: 2,825,634.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,534 : 1,312,372 = 1,312,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,534/1,312,372 = 1,312,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,534x = 1,312,372 × 1,312,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,534x = 1,722,320,266,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,320,266,384/609,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,825,634.45
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