Finding the Third Proportional to 640,203 and 1,400,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,203 and 1,400,934 is: 3,065,615.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,203 : 1,400,934 = 1,400,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,203/1,400,934 = 1,400,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,203x = 1,400,934 × 1,400,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,203x = 1,962,616,072,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,962,616,072,356/640,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,065,615.24
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