Finding the Third Proportional to 609,616 and 1,319,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,616 and 1,319,464 is: 2,855,871.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,616 : 1,319,464 = 1,319,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,616/1,319,464 = 1,319,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,616x = 1,319,464 × 1,319,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,616x = 1,740,985,247,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,740,985,247,296/609,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,855,871.97
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