Finding the Third Proportional to 640,885 and 1,364,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,885 and 1,364,606 is: 2,905,590.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,885 : 1,364,606 = 1,364,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,885/1,364,606 = 1,364,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,885x = 1,364,606 × 1,364,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,885x = 1,862,149,535,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,862,149,535,236/640,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,905,590.76
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