Finding the Third Proportional to 616,272 and 1,292,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,272 and 1,292,160 is: 2,709,319.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,272 : 1,292,160 = 1,292,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,272/1,292,160 = 1,292,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,272x = 1,292,160 × 1,292,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,272x = 1,669,677,465,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,669,677,465,600/616,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,709,319.04
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