Finding the Third Proportional to 635,424 and 1,396,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,424 and 1,396,799 is: 3,070,465.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,424 : 1,396,799 = 1,396,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,424/1,396,799 = 1,396,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,424x = 1,396,799 × 1,396,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,424x = 1,951,047,446,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,951,047,446,401/635,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,070,465.46
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