Finding the Third Proportional to 613,844 and 1,446,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 613,844 and 1,446,987 is: 3,410,917.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
613,844 : 1,446,987 = 1,446,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
613,844/1,446,987 = 1,446,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
613,844x = 1,446,987 × 1,446,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
613,844x = 2,093,771,378,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,093,771,378,169/613,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,410,917.72
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