Finding the Third Proportional to 637,948 and 1,027,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,948 and 1,027,876 is: 1,656,136.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,948 : 1,027,876 = 1,027,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,948/1,027,876 = 1,027,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,948x = 1,027,876 × 1,027,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,948x = 1,056,529,071,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,056,529,071,376/637,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,656,136.66
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