Finding the Third Proportional to 611,964 and 1,332,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 611,964 and 1,332,792 is: 2,902,678.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611,964 : 1,332,792 = 1,332,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611,964/1,332,792 = 1,332,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611,964x = 1,332,792 × 1,332,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611,964x = 1,776,334,515,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,776,334,515,264/611,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,902,678.12
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