Finding the Third Proportional to 642,337 and 1,383,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 642,337 and 1,383,332 is: 2,979,133.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,337 : 1,383,332 = 1,383,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,337/1,383,332 = 1,383,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,337x = 1,383,332 × 1,383,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,337x = 1,913,607,422,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,913,607,422,224/642,337 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,979,133.11
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