Finding the Third Proportional to 633,938 and 1,297,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 633,938 and 1,297,026 is: 2,653,692.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,938 : 1,297,026 = 1,297,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,938/1,297,026 = 1,297,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,938x = 1,297,026 × 1,297,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,938x = 1,682,276,444,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,682,276,444,676/633,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,653,692.39
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