Finding the Third Proportional to 638,140 and 1,392,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,140 and 1,392,192 is: 3,037,262.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,140 : 1,392,192 = 1,392,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,140/1,392,192 = 1,392,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,140x = 1,392,192 × 1,392,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,140x = 1,938,198,564,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,938,198,564,864/638,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,037,262.30
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