Finding the Third Proportional to 638,014 and 1,391,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,014 and 1,391,936 is: 3,036,745.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,014 : 1,391,936 = 1,391,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,014/1,391,936 = 1,391,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,014x = 1,391,936 × 1,391,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,014x = 1,937,485,828,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,937,485,828,096/638,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,036,745.01
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