Finding the Third Proportional to 616,618 and 1,344,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,618 and 1,344,995 is: 2,933,763.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,618 : 1,344,995 = 1,344,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,618/1,344,995 = 1,344,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,618x = 1,344,995 × 1,344,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,618x = 1,809,011,550,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,809,011,550,025/616,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,933,763.77
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