Finding the Third Proportional to 618,292 and 1,303,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,292 and 1,303,000 is: 2,745,966.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,292 : 1,303,000 = 1,303,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,292/1,303,000 = 1,303,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,292x = 1,303,000 × 1,303,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,292x = 1,697,809,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,697,809,000,000/618,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,745,966.31
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