Finding the Third Proportional to 647,084 and 1,377,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 647,084 and 1,377,153 is: 2,930,918.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,084 : 1,377,153 = 1,377,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,084/1,377,153 = 1,377,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,084x = 1,377,153 × 1,377,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,084x = 1,896,550,385,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,896,550,385,409/647,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,930,918.37
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