Finding the Third Proportional to 612,318 and 1,330,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,318 and 1,330,884 is: 2,892,699.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,318 : 1,330,884 = 1,330,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,318/1,330,884 = 1,330,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,318x = 1,330,884 × 1,330,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,318x = 1,771,252,221,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,771,252,221,456/612,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,892,699.91
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