Finding the Third Proportional to 616,099 and 1,241,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,099 and 1,241,347 is: 2,501,127.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,099 : 1,241,347 = 1,241,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,099/1,241,347 = 1,241,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,099x = 1,241,347 × 1,241,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,099x = 1,540,942,374,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,540,942,374,409/616,099 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,501,127.86
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