Finding the Third Proportional to 612,383 and 1,329,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,383 and 1,329,924 is: 2,888,221.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,383 : 1,329,924 = 1,329,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,383/1,329,924 = 1,329,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,383x = 1,329,924 × 1,329,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,383x = 1,768,697,845,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,768,697,845,776/612,383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,888,221.66
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