Finding the Third Proportional to 632,268 and 1,206,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,268 and 1,206,216 is: 2,301,171.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,268 : 1,206,216 = 1,206,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,268/1,206,216 = 1,206,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,268x = 1,206,216 × 1,206,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,268x = 1,454,957,038,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,454,957,038,656/632,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,301,171.40
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