Finding the Third Proportional to 612,966 and 1,299,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,966 and 1,299,654 is: 2,755,618.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,966 : 1,299,654 = 1,299,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,966/1,299,654 = 1,299,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,966x = 1,299,654 × 1,299,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,966x = 1,689,100,519,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,689,100,519,716/612,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755,618.61
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