Finding the Third Proportional to 636,314 and 1,372,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 636,314 and 1,372,274 is: 2,959,444.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,314 : 1,372,274 = 1,372,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,314/1,372,274 = 1,372,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,314x = 1,372,274 × 1,372,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,314x = 1,883,135,931,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,883,135,931,076/636,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,959,444.44
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