Finding the Third Proportional to 639,506 and 1,381,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,506 and 1,381,476 is: 2,984,297.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,506 : 1,381,476 = 1,381,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,506/1,381,476 = 1,381,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,506x = 1,381,476 × 1,381,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,506x = 1,908,475,938,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,908,475,938,576/639,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,984,297.16
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