Finding the Third Proportional to 631,214 and 1,358,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,214 and 1,358,656 is: 2,924,437.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,214 : 1,358,656 = 1,358,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,214/1,358,656 = 1,358,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,214x = 1,358,656 × 1,358,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,214x = 1,845,946,126,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,845,946,126,336/631,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,924,437.87
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