Finding the Third Proportional to 618,168 and 1,302,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,168 and 1,302,755 is: 2,745,484.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,168 : 1,302,755 = 1,302,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,168/1,302,755 = 1,302,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,168x = 1,302,755 × 1,302,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,168x = 1,697,170,590,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,697,170,590,025/618,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,745,484.38
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