Finding the Third Proportional to 638,776 and 1,363,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,776 and 1,363,250 is: 2,909,393.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,776 : 1,363,250 = 1,363,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,776/1,363,250 = 1,363,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,776x = 1,363,250 × 1,363,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,776x = 1,858,450,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,858,450,562,500/638,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,909,393.22
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