Finding the Third Proportional to 640,812 and 1,364,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,812 and 1,364,446 is: 2,905,240.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,812 : 1,364,446 = 1,364,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,812/1,364,446 = 1,364,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,812x = 1,364,446 × 1,364,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,812x = 1,861,712,886,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,861,712,886,916/640,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,905,240.36
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