Finding the Third Proportional to 637,416 and 1,379,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,416 and 1,379,376 is: 2,984,986.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,416 : 1,379,376 = 1,379,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,416/1,379,376 = 1,379,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,416x = 1,379,376 × 1,379,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,416x = 1,902,678,149,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,902,678,149,376/637,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,984,986.49
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