Finding the Third Proportional to 610,909 and 1,340,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 610,909 and 1,340,037 is: 2,939,388.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,909 : 1,340,037 = 1,340,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,909/1,340,037 = 1,340,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,909x = 1,340,037 × 1,340,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,909x = 1,795,699,161,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,795,699,161,369/610,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,939,388.95
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