Finding the Third Proportional to 611,226 and 1,327,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,226 and 1,327,635 is: 2,883,736.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,226 : 1,327,635 = 1,327,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,226/1,327,635 = 1,327,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,226x = 1,327,635 × 1,327,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,226x = 1,762,614,693,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,762,614,693,225/611,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,883,736.45
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