Finding the Third Proportional to 611,820 and 1,312,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,820 and 1,312,185 is: 2,814,274.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,820 : 1,312,185 = 1,312,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,820/1,312,185 = 1,312,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,820x = 1,312,185 × 1,312,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,820x = 1,721,829,474,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,721,829,474,225/611,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,814,274.58
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