Finding the Third Proportional to 617,807 and 1,335,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 617,807 and 1,335,539 is: 2,887,090.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,807 : 1,335,539 = 1,335,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,807/1,335,539 = 1,335,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,807x = 1,335,539 × 1,335,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,807x = 1,783,664,420,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,783,664,420,521/617,807 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,887,090.01
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