Finding the Third Proportional to 615,732 and 1,323,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,732 and 1,323,155 is: 2,843,346.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,732 : 1,323,155 = 1,323,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,732/1,323,155 = 1,323,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,732x = 1,323,155 × 1,323,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,732x = 1,750,739,154,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,750,739,154,025/615,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,843,346.06
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