Finding the Third Proportional to 631,767 and 1,491,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,767 and 1,491,387 is: 3,520,657.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,767 : 1,491,387 = 1,491,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,767/1,491,387 = 1,491,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,767x = 1,491,387 × 1,491,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,767x = 2,224,235,183,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,224,235,183,769/631,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,520,657.43
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