Finding the Third Proportional to 635,073 and 1,372,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,073 and 1,372,530 is: 2,966,333.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,073 : 1,372,530 = 1,372,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,073/1,372,530 = 1,372,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,073x = 1,372,530 × 1,372,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,073x = 1,883,838,600,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,883,838,600,900/635,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,966,333.95
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