Finding the Third Proportional to 613,944 and 1,258,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 613,944 and 1,258,317 is: 2,579,000.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
613,944 : 1,258,317 = 1,258,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
613,944/1,258,317 = 1,258,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
613,944x = 1,258,317 × 1,258,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
613,944x = 1,583,361,672,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,583,361,672,489/613,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,579,000.16
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