Finding the Third Proportional to 611,912 and 1,312,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,912 and 1,312,407 is: 2,814,803.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,912 : 1,312,407 = 1,312,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,912/1,312,407 = 1,312,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,912x = 1,312,407 × 1,312,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,912x = 1,722,412,133,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,412,133,649/611,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,814,803.65
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