Finding the Third Proportional to 616,668 and 1,250,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,668 and 1,250,348 is: 2,535,189.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,668 : 1,250,348 = 1,250,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,668/1,250,348 = 1,250,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,668x = 1,250,348 × 1,250,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,668x = 1,563,370,121,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,563,370,121,104/616,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,535,189.31
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