Finding the Third Proportional to 609,596 and 1,339,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,596 and 1,339,857 is: 2,944,928.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,596 : 1,339,857 = 1,339,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,596/1,339,857 = 1,339,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,596x = 1,339,857 × 1,339,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,596x = 1,795,216,780,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,795,216,780,449/609,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,944,928.74
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