Finding the Third Proportional to 618,678 and 1,310,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,678 and 1,310,580 is: 2,776,274.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,678 : 1,310,580 = 1,310,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,678/1,310,580 = 1,310,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,678x = 1,310,580 × 1,310,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,678x = 1,717,619,936,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,717,619,936,400/618,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,776,274.47
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