Finding the Third Proportional to 631,780 and 1,491,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,780 and 1,491,418 is: 3,520,731.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,780 : 1,491,418 = 1,491,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,780/1,491,418 = 1,491,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,780x = 1,491,418 × 1,491,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,780x = 2,224,327,650,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,224,327,650,724/631,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,520,731.35
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