Finding the Third Proportional to 610,918 and 1,342,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 610,918 and 1,342,029 is: 2,948,090.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,918 : 1,342,029 = 1,342,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,918/1,342,029 = 1,342,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,918x = 1,342,029 × 1,342,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,918x = 1,801,041,836,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,801,041,836,841/610,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,948,090.97
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