Finding the Third Proportional to 639,592 and 1,366,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,592 and 1,366,592 is: 2,919,945.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,592 : 1,366,592 = 1,366,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,592/1,366,592 = 1,366,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,592x = 1,366,592 × 1,366,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,592x = 1,867,573,694,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,867,573,694,464/639,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,919,945.36
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