Finding the Third Proportional to 609,730 and 1,340,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,730 and 1,340,129 is: 2,945,477.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,730 : 1,340,129 = 1,340,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,730/1,340,129 = 1,340,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,730x = 1,340,129 × 1,340,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,730x = 1,795,945,736,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,795,945,736,641/609,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,945,477.07
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