Finding the Third Proportional to 639,874 and 1,481,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,874 and 1,481,349 is: 3,429,417.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,874 : 1,481,349 = 1,481,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,874/1,481,349 = 1,481,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,874x = 1,481,349 × 1,481,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,874x = 2,194,394,859,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,194,394,859,801/639,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,429,417.13
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