Finding the Third Proportional to 616,464 and 1,324,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,464 and 1,324,656 is: 2,846,416.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,464 : 1,324,656 = 1,324,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,464/1,324,656 = 1,324,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,464x = 1,324,656 × 1,324,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,464x = 1,754,713,518,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,754,713,518,336/616,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,846,416.85
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