Finding the Third Proportional to 635,480 and 1,323,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,480 and 1,323,232 is: 2,755,307.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,480 : 1,323,232 = 1,323,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,480/1,323,232 = 1,323,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,480x = 1,323,232 × 1,323,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,480x = 1,750,942,925,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,750,942,925,824/635,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,755,307.68
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