Finding the Third Proportional to 640,140 and 1,395,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,140 and 1,395,480 is: 3,042,091.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,140 : 1,395,480 = 1,395,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,140/1,395,480 = 1,395,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,140x = 1,395,480 × 1,395,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,140x = 1,947,364,430,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,947,364,430,400/640,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,042,091.46
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