Finding the Third Proportional to 618,524 and 1,303,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,524 and 1,303,432 is: 2,746,756.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,524 : 1,303,432 = 1,303,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,524/1,303,432 = 1,303,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,524x = 1,303,432 × 1,303,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,524x = 1,698,934,978,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,698,934,978,624/618,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,746,756.76
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