Finding the Third Proportional to 637,472 and 1,373,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,472 and 1,373,304 is: 2,958,504.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,472 : 1,373,304 = 1,373,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,472/1,373,304 = 1,373,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,472x = 1,373,304 × 1,373,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,472x = 1,885,963,876,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,885,963,876,416/637,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,958,504.65
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