Finding the Third Proportional to 632,008 and 1,352,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,008 and 1,352,588 is: 2,894,732.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,008 : 1,352,588 = 1,352,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,008/1,352,588 = 1,352,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,008x = 1,352,588 × 1,352,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,008x = 1,829,494,297,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,829,494,297,744/632,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,894,732.82
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