Finding the Third Proportional to 635,464 and 1,396,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,464 and 1,396,872 is: 3,070,593.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,464 : 1,396,872 = 1,396,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,464/1,396,872 = 1,396,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,464x = 1,396,872 × 1,396,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,464x = 1,951,251,384,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,951,251,384,384/635,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,070,593.12
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