Finding the Third Proportional to 640,164 and 1,379,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,164 and 1,379,568 is: 2,973,000.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,164 : 1,379,568 = 1,379,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,164/1,379,568 = 1,379,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,164x = 1,379,568 × 1,379,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,164x = 1,903,207,866,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,903,207,866,624/640,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,973,000.46
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