Finding the Third Proportional to 631,330 and 1,380,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,330 and 1,380,757 is: 3,019,799.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,330 : 1,380,757 = 1,380,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,330/1,380,757 = 1,380,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,330x = 1,380,757 × 1,380,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,330x = 1,906,489,893,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,906,489,893,049/631,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,019,799.30
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