Finding the Third Proportional to 610,770 and 1,329,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 610,770 and 1,329,957 is: 2,895,992.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,770 : 1,329,957 = 1,329,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,770/1,329,957 = 1,329,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,770x = 1,329,957 × 1,329,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,770x = 1,768,785,621,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,768,785,621,849/610,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,895,992.96
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