Finding the Third Proportional to 611,072 and 1,315,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,072 and 1,315,331 is: 2,831,246.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,072 : 1,315,331 = 1,315,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,072/1,315,331 = 1,315,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,072x = 1,315,331 × 1,315,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,072x = 1,730,095,639,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,730,095,639,561/611,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,831,246.79
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