Finding the Third Proportional to 632,550 and 1,361,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,550 and 1,361,814 is: 2,931,843.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,550 : 1,361,814 = 1,361,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,550/1,361,814 = 1,361,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,550x = 1,361,814 × 1,361,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,550x = 1,854,537,370,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,854,537,370,596/632,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,931,843.13
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