Finding the Third Proportional to 611,358 and 1,340,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,358 and 1,340,817 is: 2,940,650.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,358 : 1,340,817 = 1,340,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,358/1,340,817 = 1,340,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,358x = 1,340,817 × 1,340,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,358x = 1,797,790,227,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,797,790,227,489/611,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,940,650.53
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