Finding the Third Proportional to 631,898 and 1,391,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,898 and 1,391,876 is: 3,065,872.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,898 : 1,391,876 = 1,391,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,898/1,391,876 = 1,391,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,898x = 1,391,876 × 1,391,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,898x = 1,937,318,799,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,937,318,799,376/631,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,065,872.66
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