Finding the Third Proportional to 615,852 and 1,323,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 615,852 and 1,323,376 is: 2,843,741.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
615,852 : 1,323,376 = 1,323,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
615,852/1,323,376 = 1,323,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
615,852x = 1,323,376 × 1,323,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
615,852x = 1,751,324,037,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,751,324,037,376/615,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,843,741.74
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