Finding the Third Proportional to 639,634 and 1,392,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,634 and 1,392,019 is: 3,029,415.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,634 : 1,392,019 = 1,392,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,634/1,392,019 = 1,392,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,634x = 1,392,019 × 1,392,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,634x = 1,937,716,896,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,937,716,896,361/639,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,029,415.10
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