Finding the Third Proportional to 636,246 and 1,369,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 636,246 and 1,369,998 is: 2,949,950.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,246 : 1,369,998 = 1,369,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,246/1,369,998 = 1,369,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,246x = 1,369,998 × 1,369,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,246x = 1,876,894,520,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,876,894,520,004/636,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,949,950.99
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