Finding the Third Proportional to 612,148 and 1,322,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,148 and 1,322,658 is: 2,857,845.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,148 : 1,322,658 = 1,322,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,148/1,322,658 = 1,322,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,148x = 1,322,658 × 1,322,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,148x = 1,749,424,184,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,749,424,184,964/612,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,857,845.14
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