Finding the Third Proportional to 618,170 and 1,302,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,170 and 1,302,759 is: 2,745,492.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,170 : 1,302,759 = 1,302,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,170/1,302,759 = 1,302,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,170x = 1,302,759 × 1,302,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,170x = 1,697,181,012,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,697,181,012,081/618,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,745,492.36
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