Finding the Third Proportional to 635,910 and 1,345,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,910 and 1,345,437 is: 2,846,630.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,910 : 1,345,437 = 1,345,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,910/1,345,437 = 1,345,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,910x = 1,345,437 × 1,345,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,910x = 1,810,200,720,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,810,200,720,969/635,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,846,630.37
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