Finding the Third Proportional to 627,140 and 1,379,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 627,140 and 1,379,136 is: 3,032,841.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627,140 : 1,379,136 = 1,379,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627,140/1,379,136 = 1,379,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627,140x = 1,379,136 × 1,379,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627,140x = 1,902,016,106,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,902,016,106,496/627,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,032,841.32
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