Finding the Third Proportional to 631,148 and 1,352,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,148 and 1,352,715 is: 2,899,221.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,148 : 1,352,715 = 1,352,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,148/1,352,715 = 1,352,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,148x = 1,352,715 × 1,352,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,148x = 1,829,837,871,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,829,837,871,225/631,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,899,221.53
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