Finding the Third Proportional to 636,382 and 1,372,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 636,382 and 1,372,348 is: 2,959,447.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,382 : 1,372,348 = 1,372,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,382/1,372,348 = 1,372,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,382x = 1,372,348 × 1,372,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,382x = 1,883,339,033,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,883,339,033,104/636,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,959,447.37
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