Finding the Third Proportional to 611,680 and 1,439,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,680 and 1,439,159 is: 3,386,049.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,680 : 1,439,159 = 1,439,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,680/1,439,159 = 1,439,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,680x = 1,439,159 × 1,439,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,680x = 2,071,178,627,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,071,178,627,281/611,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,386,049.29
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