Finding the Third Proportional to 633,049 and 1,464,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 633,049 and 1,464,252 is: 3,386,837.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,049 : 1,464,252 = 1,464,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,049/1,464,252 = 1,464,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,049x = 1,464,252 × 1,464,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,049x = 2,144,033,919,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,144,033,919,504/633,049 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,386,837.23
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