Finding the Third Proportional to 611,848 and 1,312,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,848 and 1,312,267 is: 2,814,497.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,848 : 1,312,267 = 1,312,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,848/1,312,267 = 1,312,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,848x = 1,312,267 × 1,312,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,848x = 1,722,044,679,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,044,679,289/611,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,814,497.52
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