Finding the Third Proportional to 616,660 and 1,250,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,660 and 1,250,332 is: 2,535,157.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,660 : 1,250,332 = 1,250,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,660/1,250,332 = 1,250,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,660x = 1,250,332 × 1,250,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,660x = 1,563,330,110,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,563,330,110,224/616,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,535,157.32
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