Finding the Third Proportional to 632,074 and 1,387,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,074 and 1,387,796 is: 3,047,076.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,074 : 1,387,796 = 1,387,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,074/1,387,796 = 1,387,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,074x = 1,387,796 × 1,387,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,074x = 1,925,977,737,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,925,977,737,616/632,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,047,076.35
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