Finding the Third Proportional to 610,932 and 1,277,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 610,932 and 1,277,502 is: 2,671,346.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,932 : 1,277,502 = 1,277,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,932/1,277,502 = 1,277,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,932x = 1,277,502 × 1,277,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,932x = 1,632,011,360,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,632,011,360,004/610,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,671,346.99
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