Finding the Third Proportional to 631,336 and 1,387,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,336 and 1,387,088 is: 3,047,526.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,336 : 1,387,088 = 1,387,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,336/1,387,088 = 1,387,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,336x = 1,387,088 × 1,387,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,336x = 1,924,013,119,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,924,013,119,744/631,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,047,526.39
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