Finding the Third Proportional to 610,658 and 1,302,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 610,658 and 1,302,471 is: 2,778,037.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,658 : 1,302,471 = 1,302,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,658/1,302,471 = 1,302,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,658x = 1,302,471 × 1,302,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,658x = 1,696,430,705,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,696,430,705,841/610,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,778,037.31
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