Finding the Third Proportional to 640,818 and 1,384,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,818 and 1,384,424 is: 2,990,911.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,818 : 1,384,424 = 1,384,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,818/1,384,424 = 1,384,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,818x = 1,384,424 × 1,384,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,818x = 1,916,629,811,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,916,629,811,776/640,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,990,911.32
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