Finding the Third Proportional to 639,774 and 1,481,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,774 and 1,481,094 is: 3,428,772.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,774 : 1,481,094 = 1,481,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,774/1,481,094 = 1,481,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,774x = 1,481,094 × 1,481,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,774x = 2,193,639,436,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,193,639,436,836/639,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,428,772.41
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