Finding the Third Proportional to 611,805 and 1,312,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,805 and 1,312,206 is: 2,814,433.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,805 : 1,312,206 = 1,312,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,805/1,312,206 = 1,312,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,805x = 1,312,206 × 1,312,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,805x = 1,721,884,586,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,721,884,586,436/611,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,814,433.66
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