Finding the Third Proportional to 633,738 and 1,409,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 633,738 and 1,409,160 is: 3,133,364.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,738 : 1,409,160 = 1,409,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,738/1,409,160 = 1,409,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,738x = 1,409,160 × 1,409,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,738x = 1,985,731,905,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,985,731,905,600/633,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,133,364.11
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