Finding the Third Proportional to 618,938 and 1,357,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 618,938 and 1,357,348 is: 2,976,701.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,938 : 1,357,348 = 1,357,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,938/1,357,348 = 1,357,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,938x = 1,357,348 × 1,357,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,938x = 1,842,393,593,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,842,393,593,104/618,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,976,701.37
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