Finding the Third Proportional to 610,638 and 1,302,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 610,638 and 1,302,431 is: 2,777,957.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,638 : 1,302,431 = 1,302,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,638/1,302,431 = 1,302,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,638x = 1,302,431 × 1,302,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,638x = 1,696,326,509,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,696,326,509,761/610,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,777,957.66
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