Finding the Third Proportional to 637,128 and 1,368,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,128 and 1,368,693 is: 2,940,257.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,128 : 1,368,693 = 1,368,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,128/1,368,693 = 1,368,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,128x = 1,368,693 × 1,368,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,128x = 1,873,320,528,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,873,320,528,249/637,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,940,257.73
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