Finding the Third Proportional to 631,016 and 1,378,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,016 and 1,378,480 is: 3,011,345.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,016 : 1,378,480 = 1,378,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,016/1,378,480 = 1,378,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,016x = 1,378,480 × 1,378,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,016x = 1,900,207,110,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,900,207,110,400/631,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,011,345.37
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