Finding the Third Proportional to 631,078 and 1,358,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,078 and 1,358,383 is: 2,923,892.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,078 : 1,358,383 = 1,358,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,078/1,358,383 = 1,358,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,078x = 1,358,383 × 1,358,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,078x = 1,845,204,374,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,845,204,374,689/631,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,923,892.73
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