Finding the Third Proportional to 647,272 and 1,376,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 647,272 and 1,376,192 is: 2,925,979.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,272 : 1,376,192 = 1,376,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,272/1,376,192 = 1,376,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,272x = 1,376,192 × 1,376,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,272x = 1,893,904,420,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,893,904,420,864/647,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,925,979.22
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