Finding the Third Proportional to 633,509 and 1,319,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 633,509 and 1,319,254 is: 2,747,287.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,509 : 1,319,254 = 1,319,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,509/1,319,254 = 1,319,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,509x = 1,319,254 × 1,319,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,509x = 1,740,431,116,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,740,431,116,516/633,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,747,287.12
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