Finding the Third Proportional to 637,666 and 1,347,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,666 and 1,347,309 is: 2,846,696.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,666 : 1,347,309 = 1,347,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,666/1,347,309 = 1,347,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,666x = 1,347,309 × 1,347,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,666x = 1,815,241,541,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,815,241,541,481/637,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,846,696.45
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