Finding the Third Proportional to 637,888 and 1,000,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,888 and 1,000,784 is: 1,570,132.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,888 : 1,000,784 = 1,000,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,888/1,000,784 = 1,000,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,888x = 1,000,784 × 1,000,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,888x = 1,001,568,614,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,001,568,614,656/637,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,570,132.40
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