Finding the Third Proportional to 615,386 and 1,329,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,386 and 1,329,187 is: 2,870,942.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,386 : 1,329,187 = 1,329,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,386/1,329,187 = 1,329,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,386x = 1,329,187 × 1,329,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,386x = 1,766,738,080,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,766,738,080,969/615,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,870,942.92
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