Finding the Third Proportional to 639,858 and 1,481,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,858 and 1,481,309 is: 3,429,317.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,858 : 1,481,309 = 1,481,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,858/1,481,309 = 1,481,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,858x = 1,481,309 × 1,481,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,858x = 2,194,276,353,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,194,276,353,481/639,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,429,317.68
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