Finding the Third Proportional to 639,604 and 1,407,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,604 and 1,407,992 is: 3,099,482.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,604 : 1,407,992 = 1,407,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,604/1,407,992 = 1,407,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,604x = 1,407,992 × 1,407,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,604x = 1,982,441,472,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,982,441,472,064/639,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,099,482.60
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