Finding the Third Proportional to 611,363 and 1,438,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,363 and 1,438,511 is: 3,384,754.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,363 : 1,438,511 = 1,438,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,363/1,438,511 = 1,438,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,363x = 1,438,511 × 1,438,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,363x = 2,069,313,897,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,069,313,897,121/611,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,384,754.88
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