Finding the Third Proportional to 640,896 and 1,483,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,896 and 1,483,632 is: 3,434,510.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,896 : 1,483,632 = 1,483,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,896/1,483,632 = 1,483,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,896x = 1,483,632 × 1,483,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,896x = 2,201,163,911,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,201,163,911,424/640,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,434,510.30
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