Finding the Third Proportional to 637,386 and 1,369,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,386 and 1,369,497 is: 2,942,521.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,386 : 1,369,497 = 1,369,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,386/1,369,497 = 1,369,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,386x = 1,369,497 × 1,369,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,386x = 1,875,522,033,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,875,522,033,009/637,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,942,521.54
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