Finding the Third Proportional to 618,196 and 1,318,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,196 and 1,318,044 is: 2,810,176.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,196 : 1,318,044 = 1,318,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,196/1,318,044 = 1,318,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,196x = 1,318,044 × 1,318,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,196x = 1,737,239,985,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,737,239,985,936/618,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,810,176.68
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