Finding the Third Proportional to 639,344 and 1,403,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,344 and 1,403,104 is: 3,079,251.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,344 : 1,403,104 = 1,403,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,344/1,403,104 = 1,403,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,344x = 1,403,104 × 1,403,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,344x = 1,968,700,834,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,968,700,834,816/639,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,079,251.29
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