Finding the Third Proportional to 631,914 and 1,391,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,914 and 1,391,916 is: 3,065,971.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,914 : 1,391,916 = 1,391,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,914/1,391,916 = 1,391,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,914x = 1,391,916 × 1,391,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,914x = 1,937,430,151,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,937,430,151,056/631,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,065,971.24
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