Finding the Third Proportional to 612,220 and 1,324,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,220 and 1,324,169 is: 2,864,041.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,220 : 1,324,169 = 1,324,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,220/1,324,169 = 1,324,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,220x = 1,324,169 × 1,324,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,220x = 1,753,423,540,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,753,423,540,561/612,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,864,041.59
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