Finding the Third Proportional to 635,790 and 1,380,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,790 and 1,380,930 is: 2,999,367.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,790 : 1,380,930 = 1,380,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,790/1,380,930 = 1,380,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,790x = 1,380,930 × 1,380,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,790x = 1,906,967,664,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,906,967,664,900/635,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,999,367.19
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