Finding the Third Proportional to 635,944 and 1,347,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,944 and 1,347,704 is: 2,856,078.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,944 : 1,347,704 = 1,347,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,944/1,347,704 = 1,347,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,944x = 1,347,704 × 1,347,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,944x = 1,816,306,071,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,816,306,071,616/635,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,856,078.64
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