Finding the Third Proportional to 637,360 and 1,399,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,360 and 1,399,136 is: 3,071,390.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,360 : 1,399,136 = 1,399,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,360/1,399,136 = 1,399,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,360x = 1,399,136 × 1,399,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,360x = 1,957,581,546,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,957,581,546,496/637,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,071,390.65
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