Finding the Third Proportional to 637,800 and 1,353,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,800 and 1,353,344 is: 2,871,652.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,800 : 1,353,344 = 1,353,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,800/1,353,344 = 1,353,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,800x = 1,353,344 × 1,353,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,800x = 1,831,539,982,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,831,539,982,336/637,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,871,652.53
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