Finding the Third Proportional to 630,988 and 1,368,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 630,988 and 1,368,439 is: 2,967,766.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630,988 : 1,368,439 = 1,368,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630,988/1,368,439 = 1,368,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630,988x = 1,368,439 × 1,368,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630,988x = 1,872,625,296,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,872,625,296,721/630,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,967,766.89
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