Finding the Third Proportional to 637,120 and 1,368,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,120 and 1,368,692 is: 2,940,290.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,120 : 1,368,692 = 1,368,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,120/1,368,692 = 1,368,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,120x = 1,368,692 × 1,368,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,120x = 1,873,317,790,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,873,317,790,864/637,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,940,290.35
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