Finding the Third Proportional to 630,980 and 1,368,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 630,980 and 1,368,987 is: 2,970,181.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630,980 : 1,368,987 = 1,368,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630,980/1,368,987 = 1,368,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630,980x = 1,368,987 × 1,368,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630,980x = 1,874,125,406,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,874,125,406,169/630,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,970,181.95
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