Finding the Third Proportional to 635,274 and 1,396,485
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,274 and 1,396,485 is: 3,069,809.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,274 : 1,396,485 = 1,396,485 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,274/1,396,485 = 1,396,485/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,274x = 1,396,485 × 1,396,485 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,274x = 1,950,170,355,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,950,170,355,225/635,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,069,809.81
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