Finding the Third Proportional to 632,830 and 1,385,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,830 and 1,385,863 is: 3,034,963.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,830 : 1,385,863 = 1,385,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,830/1,385,863 = 1,385,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,830x = 1,385,863 × 1,385,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,830x = 1,920,616,254,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,920,616,254,769/632,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,034,963.98
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