Finding the Third Proportional to 637,248 and 1,330,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,248 and 1,330,266 is: 2,776,952.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,248 : 1,330,266 = 1,330,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,248/1,330,266 = 1,330,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,248x = 1,330,266 × 1,330,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,248x = 1,769,607,630,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,769,607,630,756/637,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,776,952.82
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