Finding the Third Proportional to 631,424 and 1,352,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,424 and 1,352,704 is: 2,897,907.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,424 : 1,352,704 = 1,352,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,424/1,352,704 = 1,352,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,424x = 1,352,704 × 1,352,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,424x = 1,829,808,111,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,829,808,111,616/631,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,897,907.13
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