Finding the Third Proportional to 618,230 and 1,318,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,230 and 1,318,112 is: 2,810,312.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,230 : 1,318,112 = 1,318,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,230/1,318,112 = 1,318,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,230x = 1,318,112 × 1,318,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,230x = 1,737,419,244,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,737,419,244,544/618,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,810,312.09
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