Finding the Third Proportional to 631,653 and 1,369,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,653 and 1,369,722 is: 2,970,204.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,653 : 1,369,722 = 1,369,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,653/1,369,722 = 1,369,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,653x = 1,369,722 × 1,369,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,653x = 1,876,138,357,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,876,138,357,284/631,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,970,204.14
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