Finding the Third Proportional to 640,594 and 1,360,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,594 and 1,360,203 is: 2,888,182.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,594 : 1,360,203 = 1,360,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,594/1,360,203 = 1,360,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,594x = 1,360,203 × 1,360,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,594x = 1,850,152,201,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,850,152,201,209/640,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,888,182.22
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