Finding the Third Proportional to 632,372 and 1,370,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,372 and 1,370,557 is: 2,970,445.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,372 : 1,370,557 = 1,370,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,372/1,370,557 = 1,370,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,372x = 1,370,557 × 1,370,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,372x = 1,878,426,490,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,878,426,490,249/632,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,970,445.39
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