Finding the Third Proportional to 631,984 and 1,352,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,984 and 1,352,912 is: 2,896,229.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,984 : 1,352,912 = 1,352,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,984/1,352,912 = 1,352,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,984x = 1,352,912 × 1,352,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,984x = 1,830,370,879,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,830,370,879,744/631,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,896,229.78
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