Finding the Third Proportional to 613,635 and 1,312,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 613,635 and 1,312,557 is: 2,807,541.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
613,635 : 1,312,557 = 1,312,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
613,635/1,312,557 = 1,312,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
613,635x = 1,312,557 × 1,312,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
613,635x = 1,722,805,878,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,722,805,878,249/613,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,807,541.74
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