Finding the Third Proportional to 611,750 and 1,317,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,750 and 1,317,236 is: 2,836,306.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,750 : 1,317,236 = 1,317,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,750/1,317,236 = 1,317,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,750x = 1,317,236 × 1,317,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,750x = 1,735,110,679,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,735,110,679,696/611,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,836,306.79
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