Finding the Third Proportional to 618,236 and 1,318,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,236 and 1,318,124 is: 2,810,335.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,236 : 1,318,124 = 1,318,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,236/1,318,124 = 1,318,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,236x = 1,318,124 × 1,318,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,236x = 1,737,450,879,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,737,450,879,376/618,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,810,335.99
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