Finding the Third Proportional to 639,702 and 1,358,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,702 and 1,358,136 is: 2,883,426.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,702 : 1,358,136 = 1,358,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,702/1,358,136 = 1,358,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,702x = 1,358,136 × 1,358,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,702x = 1,844,533,394,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,844,533,394,496/639,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,883,426.02
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