Finding the Third Proportional to 631,332 and 1,387,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,332 and 1,387,080 is: 3,047,510.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,332 : 1,387,080 = 1,387,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,332/1,387,080 = 1,387,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,332x = 1,387,080 × 1,387,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,332x = 1,923,990,926,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,923,990,926,400/631,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,047,510.54
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