Finding the Third Proportional to 640,230 and 1,373,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,230 and 1,373,772 is: 2,947,768.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,230 : 1,373,772 = 1,373,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,230/1,373,772 = 1,373,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,230x = 1,373,772 × 1,373,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,230x = 1,887,249,507,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,887,249,507,984/640,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,947,768.00
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