Finding the Third Proportional to 635,282 and 1,396,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,282 and 1,396,518 is: 3,069,916.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,282 : 1,396,518 = 1,396,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,282/1,396,518 = 1,396,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,282x = 1,396,518 × 1,396,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,282x = 1,950,262,524,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,950,262,524,324/635,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,069,916.23
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