Finding the Third Proportional to 637,723.13 and 1,399,847.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,723.13 and 1,399,847.06 is: 3,072,762.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,723.13 : 1,399,847.06 = 1,399,847.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,723.13/1,399,847.06 = 1,399,847.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,723.13x = 1,399,847.06 × 1,399,847.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,723.13x = 1,959,571,798,389.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,959,571,798,389.88/637,723.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,072,762.65
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