Finding the Third Proportional to 611,398 and 1,340,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,398 and 1,340,772 is: 2,940,260.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,398 : 1,340,772 = 1,340,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,398/1,340,772 = 1,340,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,398x = 1,340,772 × 1,340,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,398x = 1,797,669,555,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,797,669,555,984/611,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,940,260.77
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