Finding the Third Proportional to 632,254 and 1,382,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,254 and 1,382,536 is: 3,023,161.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,254 : 1,382,536 = 1,382,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,254/1,382,536 = 1,382,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,254x = 1,382,536 × 1,382,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,254x = 1,911,405,791,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,911,405,791,296/632,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,023,161.25
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