Finding the Third Proportional to 639,092 and 1,377,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,092 and 1,377,828 is: 2,970,479.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,092 : 1,377,828 = 1,377,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,092/1,377,828 = 1,377,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,092x = 1,377,828 × 1,377,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,092x = 1,898,409,997,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,898,409,997,584/639,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,970,479.99
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