Finding the Third Proportional to 632,370 and 1,370,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,370 and 1,370,553 is: 2,970,437.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,370 : 1,370,553 = 1,370,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,370/1,370,553 = 1,370,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,370x = 1,370,553 × 1,370,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,370x = 1,878,415,525,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,878,415,525,809/632,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,970,437.44
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