Finding the Third Proportional to 631,232 and 1,373,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,232 and 1,373,056 is: 2,986,671.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,232 : 1,373,056 = 1,373,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,232/1,373,056 = 1,373,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,232x = 1,373,056 × 1,373,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,232x = 1,885,282,779,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,885,282,779,136/631,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,986,671.75
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