Finding the Third Proportional to 640,276 and 1,389,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,276 and 1,389,080 is: 3,013,611.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,276 : 1,389,080 = 1,389,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,276/1,389,080 = 1,389,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,276x = 1,389,080 × 1,389,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,276x = 1,929,543,246,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,929,543,246,400/640,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,013,611.70
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