Finding the Third Proportional to 632,512 and 1,381,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,512 and 1,381,760 is: 3,018,536.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,512 : 1,381,760 = 1,381,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,512/1,381,760 = 1,381,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,512x = 1,381,760 × 1,381,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,512x = 1,909,260,697,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,909,260,697,600/632,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,018,536.72
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