Finding the Third Proportional to 614,354 and 1,277,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,354 and 1,277,738 is: 2,657,448.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,354 : 1,277,738 = 1,277,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,354/1,277,738 = 1,277,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,354x = 1,277,738 × 1,277,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,354x = 1,632,614,396,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,632,614,396,644/614,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,657,448.96
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