Finding the Third Proportional to 637,000 and 1,380,271
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,000 and 1,380,271 is: 2,990,813.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,000 : 1,380,271 = 1,380,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,000/1,380,271 = 1,380,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,000x = 1,380,271 × 1,380,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,000x = 1,905,148,033,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,905,148,033,441/637,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,990,813.24
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