Finding the Third Proportional to 631,176 and 1,379,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,176 and 1,379,280 is: 3,014,077.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,176 : 1,379,280 = 1,379,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,176/1,379,280 = 1,379,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,176x = 1,379,280 × 1,379,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,176x = 1,902,413,318,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,902,413,318,400/631,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,014,077.40
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