Finding the Third Proportional to 631,718 and 1,031,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,718 and 1,031,427 is: 1,684,045.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,718 : 1,031,427 = 1,031,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,718/1,031,427 = 1,031,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,718x = 1,031,427 × 1,031,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,718x = 1,063,841,656,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,063,841,656,329/631,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,684,045.19
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