Finding the Third Proportional to 612,208 and 1,332,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,208 and 1,332,844 is: 2,901,747.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,208 : 1,332,844 = 1,332,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,208/1,332,844 = 1,332,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,208x = 1,332,844 × 1,332,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,208x = 1,776,473,128,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,776,473,128,336/612,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,901,747.65
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