Finding the Third Proportional to 632,280 and 1,523,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,280 and 1,523,784 is: 3,672,293.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,280 : 1,523,784 = 1,523,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,280/1,523,784 = 1,523,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,280x = 1,523,784 × 1,523,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,280x = 2,321,917,678,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,321,917,678,656/632,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,672,293.41
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