Finding the Third Proportional to 640,598 and 1,360,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,598 and 1,360,212 is: 2,888,202.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,598 : 1,360,212 = 1,360,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,598/1,360,212 = 1,360,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,598x = 1,360,212 × 1,360,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,598x = 1,850,176,684,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,850,176,684,944/640,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,888,202.41
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