Finding the Third Proportional to 636,303.94 and 1,372,253.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 636,303.94 and 1,372,253.06 is: 2,959,400.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,303.94 : 1,372,253.06 = 1,372,253.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,303.94/1,372,253.06 = 1,372,253.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,303.94x = 1,372,253.06 × 1,372,253.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,303.94x = 1,883,078,467,540.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,883,078,467,540.63/636,303.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,959,400.93
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