Finding the Third Proportional to 617,762 and 1,353,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 617,762 and 1,353,620 is: 2,966,008.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,762 : 1,353,620 = 1,353,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,762/1,353,620 = 1,353,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,762x = 1,353,620 × 1,353,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,762x = 1,832,287,104,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,832,287,104,400/617,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,966,008.11
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