Finding the Third Proportional to 640,774 and 1,364,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,774 and 1,364,372 is: 2,905,097.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,774 : 1,364,372 = 1,364,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,774/1,364,372 = 1,364,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,774x = 1,364,372 × 1,364,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,774x = 1,861,510,954,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,861,510,954,384/640,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,905,097.51
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