Finding the Third Proportional to 611,872 and 1,312,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,872 and 1,312,312 is: 2,814,580.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,872 : 1,312,312 = 1,312,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,872/1,312,312 = 1,312,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,872x = 1,312,312 × 1,312,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,872x = 1,722,162,785,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,162,785,344/611,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,814,580.15
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