Finding the Third Proportional to 637,366 and 1,399,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,366 and 1,399,148 is: 3,071,414.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,366 : 1,399,148 = 1,399,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,366/1,399,148 = 1,399,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,366x = 1,399,148 × 1,399,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,366x = 1,957,615,125,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,957,615,125,904/637,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,071,414.42
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