Finding the Third Proportional to 640,784 and 1,364,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,784 and 1,364,390 is: 2,905,128.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,784 : 1,364,390 = 1,364,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,784/1,364,390 = 1,364,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,784x = 1,364,390 × 1,364,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,784x = 1,861,560,072,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,861,560,072,100/640,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,905,128.83
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