Finding the Third Proportional to 635,553 and 1,315,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,553 and 1,315,097 is: 2,721,220.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,553 : 1,315,097 = 1,315,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,553/1,315,097 = 1,315,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,553x = 1,315,097 × 1,315,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,553x = 1,729,480,119,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,729,480,119,409/635,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,721,220.92
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