Finding the Third Proportional to 616,792 and 1,351,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 616,792 and 1,351,682 is: 2,962,172.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,792 : 1,351,682 = 1,351,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,792/1,351,682 = 1,351,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,792x = 1,351,682 × 1,351,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,792x = 1,827,044,229,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,827,044,229,124/616,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,962,172.38
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