Finding the Third Proportional to 632,157 and 1,376,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,157 and 1,376,571 is: 2,997,590.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,157 : 1,376,571 = 1,376,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,157/1,376,571 = 1,376,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,157x = 1,376,571 × 1,376,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,157x = 1,894,947,718,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,894,947,718,041/632,157 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,997,590.34
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