Finding the Third Proportional to 614,448 and 1,336,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,448 and 1,336,605 is: 2,907,508.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,448 : 1,336,605 = 1,336,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,448/1,336,605 = 1,336,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,448x = 1,336,605 × 1,336,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,448x = 1,786,512,926,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,786,512,926,025/614,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,907,508.73
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