Finding the Third Proportional to 614,312 and 1,277,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,312 and 1,277,670 is: 2,657,347.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,312 : 1,277,670 = 1,277,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,312/1,277,670 = 1,277,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,312x = 1,277,670 × 1,277,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,312x = 1,632,440,628,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,632,440,628,900/614,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,657,347.78
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