Finding the Third Proportional to 611,866 and 1,312,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,866 and 1,312,302 is: 2,814,564.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,866 : 1,312,302 = 1,312,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,866/1,312,302 = 1,312,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,866x = 1,312,302 × 1,312,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,866x = 1,722,136,539,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,136,539,204/611,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,814,564.85
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