Finding the Third Proportional to 632,547 and 1,361,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,547 and 1,361,808 is: 2,931,831.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,547 : 1,361,808 = 1,361,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,547/1,361,808 = 1,361,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,547x = 1,361,808 × 1,361,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,547x = 1,854,521,028,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,854,521,028,864/632,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,931,831.20
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