Finding the Third Proportional to 632,178 and 1,369,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,178 and 1,369,332 is: 2,966,047.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,178 : 1,369,332 = 1,369,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,178/1,369,332 = 1,369,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,178x = 1,369,332 × 1,369,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,178x = 1,875,070,126,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,875,070,126,224/632,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,966,047.74
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