Finding the Third Proportional to 637,802 and 1,353,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,802 and 1,353,364 is: 2,871,728.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,802 : 1,353,364 = 1,353,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,802/1,353,364 = 1,353,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,802x = 1,353,364 × 1,353,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,802x = 1,831,594,116,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,831,594,116,496/637,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,871,728.40
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