Finding the Third Proportional to 632,280 and 1,124,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,280 and 1,124,214 is: 1,998,888.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,280 : 1,124,214 = 1,124,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,280/1,124,214 = 1,124,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,280x = 1,124,214 × 1,124,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,280x = 1,263,857,117,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,263,857,117,796/632,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,998,888.34
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