Finding the Third Proportional to 640,008 and 1,400,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,008 and 1,400,544 is: 3,064,842.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,008 : 1,400,544 = 1,400,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,008/1,400,544 = 1,400,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,008x = 1,400,544 × 1,400,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,008x = 1,961,523,495,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,961,523,495,936/640,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,064,842.15
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