Finding the Third Proportional to 614,638 and 1,330,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,638 and 1,330,362 is: 2,879,521.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,638 : 1,330,362 = 1,330,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,638/1,330,362 = 1,330,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,638x = 1,330,362 × 1,330,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,638x = 1,769,863,051,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,863,051,044/614,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,879,521.04
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