Finding the Third Proportional to 633,460 and 1,344,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 633,460 and 1,344,644 is: 2,854,272.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,460 : 1,344,644 = 1,344,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,460/1,344,644 = 1,344,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,460x = 1,344,644 × 1,344,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,460x = 1,808,067,486,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,808,067,486,736/633,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,854,272.55
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