Finding the Third Proportional to 637,584 and 1,387,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,584 and 1,387,326 is: 3,018,697.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,584 : 1,387,326 = 1,387,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,584/1,387,326 = 1,387,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,584x = 1,387,326 × 1,387,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,584x = 1,924,673,430,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,924,673,430,276/637,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,018,697.82
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