Finding the Third Proportional to 635,966 and 1,347,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,966 and 1,347,748 is: 2,856,166.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,966 : 1,347,748 = 1,347,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,966/1,347,748 = 1,347,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,966x = 1,347,748 × 1,347,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,966x = 1,816,424,671,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,816,424,671,504/635,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,856,166.32
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