Finding the Third Proportional to 615,785 and 1,343,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,785 and 1,343,026 is: 2,929,137.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,785 : 1,343,026 = 1,343,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,785/1,343,026 = 1,343,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,785x = 1,343,026 × 1,343,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,785x = 1,803,718,836,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,803,718,836,676/615,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,929,137.34
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