Finding the Third Proportional to 635,920 and 1,363,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,920 and 1,363,977 is: 2,925,577.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,920 : 1,363,977 = 1,363,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,920/1,363,977 = 1,363,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,920x = 1,363,977 × 1,363,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,920x = 1,860,433,256,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,860,433,256,529/635,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,925,577.52
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