Finding the Third Proportional to 632,512 and 1,335,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,512 and 1,335,620 is: 2,820,311.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,512 : 1,335,620 = 1,335,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,512/1,335,620 = 1,335,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,512x = 1,335,620 × 1,335,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,512x = 1,783,880,784,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,783,880,784,400/632,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,820,311.37
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