Finding the Third Proportional to 615,228 and 1,351,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,228 and 1,351,428 is: 2,968,586.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,228 : 1,351,428 = 1,351,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,228/1,351,428 = 1,351,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,228x = 1,351,428 × 1,351,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,228x = 1,826,357,639,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,826,357,639,184/615,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,968,586.67
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