Finding the Third Proportional to 631,628 and 1,381,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,628 and 1,381,357 is: 3,020,998.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,628 : 1,381,357 = 1,381,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,628/1,381,357 = 1,381,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,628x = 1,381,357 × 1,381,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,628x = 1,908,147,161,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,908,147,161,449/631,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,020,998.37
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