Finding the Third Proportional to 611,230 and 1,327,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,230 and 1,327,643 is: 2,883,752.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,230 : 1,327,643 = 1,327,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,230/1,327,643 = 1,327,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,230x = 1,327,643 × 1,327,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,230x = 1,762,635,935,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,762,635,935,449/611,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,883,752.33
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