Finding the Third Proportional to 630,548 and 1,342,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 630,548 and 1,342,888 is: 2,859,969.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630,548 : 1,342,888 = 1,342,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630,548/1,342,888 = 1,342,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630,548x = 1,342,888 × 1,342,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630,548x = 1,803,348,180,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,803,348,180,544/630,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,859,969.71
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