Finding the Third Proportional to 640,124 and 1,379,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,124 and 1,379,392 is: 2,972,427.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,124 : 1,379,392 = 1,379,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,124/1,379,392 = 1,379,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,124x = 1,379,392 × 1,379,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,124x = 1,902,722,289,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,902,722,289,664/640,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,972,427.67
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