Finding the Third Proportional to 631,802 and 1,491,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,802 and 1,491,470 is: 3,520,854.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,802 : 1,491,470 = 1,491,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,802/1,491,470 = 1,491,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,802x = 1,491,470 × 1,491,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,802x = 2,224,482,760,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,224,482,760,900/631,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,520,854.26
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