Finding the Third Proportional to 613,438 and 1,251,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 613,438 and 1,251,916 is: 2,554,934.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
613,438 : 1,251,916 = 1,251,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
613,438/1,251,916 = 1,251,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
613,438x = 1,251,916 × 1,251,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
613,438x = 1,567,293,671,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,567,293,671,056/613,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,554,934.11
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