Finding the Third Proportional to 630,981 and 1,368,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 630,981 and 1,368,989 is: 2,970,185.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630,981 : 1,368,989 = 1,368,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630,981/1,368,989 = 1,368,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630,981x = 1,368,989 × 1,368,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630,981x = 1,874,130,882,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,874,130,882,121/630,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,970,185.92
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