Finding the Third Proportional to 610,791 and 1,316,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 610,791 and 1,316,247 is: 2,836,495.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,791 : 1,316,247 = 1,316,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,791/1,316,247 = 1,316,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,791x = 1,316,247 × 1,316,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,791x = 1,732,506,165,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,732,506,165,009/610,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,836,495.90
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