Finding the Third Proportional to 618,442 and 1,330,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,442 and 1,330,374 is: 2,861,860.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,442 : 1,330,374 = 1,330,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,442/1,330,374 = 1,330,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,442x = 1,330,374 × 1,330,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,442x = 1,769,894,979,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,894,979,876/618,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,861,860.90
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