Finding the Third Proportional to 640,746 and 1,409,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,746 and 1,409,391 is: 3,100,109.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,746 : 1,409,391 = 1,409,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,746/1,409,391 = 1,409,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,746x = 1,409,391 × 1,409,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,746x = 1,986,382,990,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,986,382,990,881/640,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,100,109.86
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