Finding the Third Proportional to 611,704 and 1,266,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,704 and 1,266,416 is: 2,621,871.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,704 : 1,266,416 = 1,266,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,704/1,266,416 = 1,266,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,704x = 1,266,416 × 1,266,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,704x = 1,603,809,485,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,603,809,485,056/611,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,621,871.83
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