Finding the Third Proportional to 632,360 and 1,492,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,360 and 1,492,724 is: 3,523,665.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,360 : 1,492,724 = 1,492,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,360/1,492,724 = 1,492,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,360x = 1,492,724 × 1,492,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,360x = 2,228,224,940,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,228,224,940,176/632,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,523,665.22
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