Finding the Third Proportional to 610,374 and 1,325,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 610,374 and 1,325,829 is: 2,879,910.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,374 : 1,325,829 = 1,325,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,374/1,325,829 = 1,325,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,374x = 1,325,829 × 1,325,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,374x = 1,757,822,537,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,757,822,537,241/610,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,879,910.57
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