Finding the Third Proportional to 611,548 and 1,297,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,548 and 1,297,100 is: 2,751,163.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,548 : 1,297,100 = 1,297,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,548/1,297,100 = 1,297,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,548x = 1,297,100 × 1,297,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,548x = 1,682,468,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,682,468,410,000/611,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,751,163.29
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