Finding the Third Proportional to 635,676 and 1,372,179
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,676 and 1,372,179 is: 2,962,004.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,676 : 1,372,179 = 1,372,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,676/1,372,179 = 1,372,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,676x = 1,372,179 × 1,372,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,676x = 1,882,875,208,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,882,875,208,041/635,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,962,004.56
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