Finding the Third Proportional to 637,752 and 1,341,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,752 and 1,341,600 is: 2,822,242.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,752 : 1,341,600 = 1,341,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,752/1,341,600 = 1,341,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,752x = 1,341,600 × 1,341,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,752x = 1,799,890,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,799,890,560,000/637,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,822,242.13
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