Finding the Third Proportional to 630,840 and 1,344,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 630,840 and 1,344,261 is: 2,864,494.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630,840 : 1,344,261 = 1,344,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630,840/1,344,261 = 1,344,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630,840x = 1,344,261 × 1,344,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630,840x = 1,807,037,636,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,807,037,636,121/630,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,864,494.38
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