Finding the Third Proportional to 610,170 and 1,270,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 610,170 and 1,270,842 is: 2,646,867.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,170 : 1,270,842 = 1,270,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,170/1,270,842 = 1,270,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,170x = 1,270,842 × 1,270,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,170x = 1,615,039,388,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,615,039,388,964/610,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,646,867.90
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