Finding the Third Proportional to 618,872 and 1,350,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,872 and 1,350,464 is: 2,946,898.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,872 : 1,350,464 = 1,350,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,872/1,350,464 = 1,350,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,872x = 1,350,464 × 1,350,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,872x = 1,823,753,015,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,823,753,015,296/618,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,946,898.58
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