Finding the Third Proportional to 617,848 and 1,353,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 617,848 and 1,353,778 is: 2,966,287.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,848 : 1,353,778 = 1,353,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,848/1,353,778 = 1,353,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,848x = 1,353,778 × 1,353,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,848x = 1,832,714,873,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,832,714,873,284/617,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,966,287.62
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