Finding the Third Proportional to 611,724 and 1,317,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,724 and 1,317,192 is: 2,836,237.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,724 : 1,317,192 = 1,317,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,724/1,317,192 = 1,317,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,724x = 1,317,192 × 1,317,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,724x = 1,734,994,764,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,734,994,764,864/611,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,836,237.85
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