Finding the Third Proportional to 611,360 and 1,340,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,360 and 1,340,821 is: 2,940,658.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,360 : 1,340,821 = 1,340,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,360/1,340,821 = 1,340,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,360x = 1,340,821 × 1,340,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,360x = 1,797,800,954,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,797,800,954,041/611,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,940,658.46
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