Finding the Third Proportional to 636,384 and 1,372,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 636,384 and 1,372,352 is: 2,959,455.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,384 : 1,372,352 = 1,372,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,384/1,372,352 = 1,372,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,384x = 1,372,352 × 1,372,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,384x = 1,883,350,011,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,883,350,011,904/636,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,959,455.32
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