Finding the Third Proportional to 633,669 and 1,319,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 633,669 and 1,319,775 is: 2,748,763.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,669 : 1,319,775 = 1,319,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,669/1,319,775 = 1,319,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,669x = 1,319,775 × 1,319,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,669x = 1,741,806,050,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,741,806,050,625/633,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,748,763.24
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