Finding the Third Proportional to 632,850 and 1,385,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,850 and 1,385,901 is: 3,035,034.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,850 : 1,385,901 = 1,385,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,850/1,385,901 = 1,385,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,850x = 1,385,901 × 1,385,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,850x = 1,920,721,581,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,920,721,581,801/632,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,035,034.50
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