Finding the Third Proportional to 632,546 and 1,361,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,546 and 1,361,806 is: 2,931,827.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,546 : 1,361,806 = 1,361,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,546/1,361,806 = 1,361,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,546x = 1,361,806 × 1,361,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,546x = 1,854,515,581,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,854,515,581,636/632,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,931,827.22
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