Finding the Third Proportional to 640,128 and 1,379,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,128 and 1,379,400 is: 2,972,443.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,128 : 1,379,400 = 1,379,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,128/1,379,400 = 1,379,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,128x = 1,379,400 × 1,379,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,128x = 1,902,744,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,902,744,360,000/640,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,972,443.57
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