Finding the Third Proportional to 616,608 and 1,345,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,608 and 1,345,263 is: 2,934,980.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,608 : 1,345,263 = 1,345,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,608/1,345,263 = 1,345,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,608x = 1,345,263 × 1,345,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,608x = 1,809,732,539,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,809,732,539,169/616,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,934,980.63
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