Finding the Third Proportional to 633,718 and 1,409,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 633,718 and 1,409,120 is: 3,133,285.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,718 : 1,409,120 = 1,409,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,718/1,409,120 = 1,409,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,718x = 1,409,120 × 1,409,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,718x = 1,985,619,174,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,985,619,174,400/633,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,133,285.11
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