Finding the Third Proportional to 640,932 and 1,005,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,932 and 1,005,396 is: 1,577,111.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,932 : 1,005,396 = 1,005,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,932/1,005,396 = 1,005,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,932x = 1,005,396 × 1,005,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,932x = 1,010,821,116,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,010,821,116,816/640,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,577,111.33
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