Finding the Third Proportional to 632,502 and 1,355,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,502 and 1,355,400 is: 2,904,511.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,502 : 1,355,400 = 1,355,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,502/1,355,400 = 1,355,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,502x = 1,355,400 × 1,355,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,502x = 1,837,109,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,837,109,160,000/632,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,904,511.23
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