Finding the Third Proportional to 640,474 and 1,375,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,474 and 1,375,922 is: 2,955,875.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,474 : 1,375,922 = 1,375,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,474/1,375,922 = 1,375,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,474x = 1,375,922 × 1,375,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,474x = 1,893,161,350,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,893,161,350,084/640,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,955,875.41
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