Finding the Third Proportional to 639,620 and 1,408,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,620 and 1,408,024 is: 3,099,545.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,620 : 1,408,024 = 1,408,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,620/1,408,024 = 1,408,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,620x = 1,408,024 × 1,408,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,620x = 1,982,531,584,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,982,531,584,576/639,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,099,545.96
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