Finding the Third Proportional to 617,748 and 1,353,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 617,748 and 1,353,592 is: 2,965,952.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,748 : 1,353,592 = 1,353,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,748/1,353,592 = 1,353,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,748x = 1,353,592 × 1,353,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,748x = 1,832,211,302,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,832,211,302,464/617,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,965,952.63
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