Finding the Third Proportional to 615,044 and 1,331,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,044 and 1,331,176 is: 2,881,142.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,044 : 1,331,176 = 1,331,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,044/1,331,176 = 1,331,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,044x = 1,331,176 × 1,331,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,044x = 1,772,029,542,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,772,029,542,976/615,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,881,142.72
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