Finding the Third Proportional to 638,844 and 1,407,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,844 and 1,407,313 is: 3,100,177.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,844 : 1,407,313 = 1,407,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,844/1,407,313 = 1,407,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,844x = 1,407,313 × 1,407,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,844x = 1,980,529,879,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,980,529,879,969/638,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,100,177.63
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