Finding the Third Proportional to 640,844 and 1,512,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,844 and 1,512,778 is: 3,571,067.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,844 : 1,512,778 = 1,512,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,844/1,512,778 = 1,512,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,844x = 1,512,778 × 1,512,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,844x = 2,288,497,277,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,288,497,277,284/640,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,571,067.65
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