Finding the Third Proportional to 637,162 and 1,390,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,162 and 1,390,232 is: 3,033,365.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,162 : 1,390,232 = 1,390,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,162/1,390,232 = 1,390,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,162x = 1,390,232 × 1,390,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,162x = 1,932,745,013,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,932,745,013,824/637,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,033,365.16
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