Finding the Third Proportional to 631,794 and 1,491,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,794 and 1,491,451 is: 3,520,809.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,794 : 1,491,451 = 1,491,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,794/1,491,451 = 1,491,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,794x = 1,491,451 × 1,491,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,794x = 2,224,426,085,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,224,426,085,401/631,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,520,809.13
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