Finding the Third Proportional to 617,718 and 1,353,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 617,718 and 1,353,534 is: 2,965,842.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,718 : 1,353,534 = 1,353,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,718/1,353,534 = 1,353,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,718x = 1,353,534 × 1,353,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,718x = 1,832,054,289,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,832,054,289,156/617,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,965,842.49
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