Finding the Third Proportional to 618,438 and 1,330,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,438 and 1,330,371 is: 2,861,866.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,438 : 1,330,371 = 1,330,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,438/1,330,371 = 1,330,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,438x = 1,330,371 × 1,330,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,438x = 1,769,886,997,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,886,997,641/618,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,861,866.51
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