Finding the Third Proportional to 609,732 and 1,340,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 609,732 and 1,340,133 is: 2,945,485.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,732 : 1,340,133 = 1,340,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,732/1,340,133 = 1,340,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,732x = 1,340,133 × 1,340,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,732x = 1,795,956,457,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,795,956,457,689/609,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,945,485.00
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