Finding the Third Proportional to 610,640 and 1,329,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 610,640 and 1,329,760 is: 2,895,751.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,640 : 1,329,760 = 1,329,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,640/1,329,760 = 1,329,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,640x = 1,329,760 × 1,329,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,640x = 1,768,261,657,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,768,261,657,600/610,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,895,751.44
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