Finding the Third Proportional to 615,608 and 1,318,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,608 and 1,318,804 is: 2,825,245.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,608 : 1,318,804 = 1,318,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,608/1,318,804 = 1,318,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,608x = 1,318,804 × 1,318,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,608x = 1,739,243,990,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,739,243,990,416/615,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,825,245.92
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