Finding the Third Proportional to 631,098 and 1,358,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,098 and 1,358,424 is: 2,923,976.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,098 : 1,358,424 = 1,358,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,098/1,358,424 = 1,358,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,098x = 1,358,424 × 1,358,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,098x = 1,845,315,763,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,845,315,763,776/631,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,923,976.57
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