Finding the Third Proportional to 618,453 and 1,342,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,453 and 1,342,656 is: 2,914,894.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,453 : 1,342,656 = 1,342,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,453/1,342,656 = 1,342,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,453x = 1,342,656 × 1,342,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,453x = 1,802,725,134,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,802,725,134,336/618,453 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,914,894.32
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