Finding the Third Proportional to 640,944 and 1,005,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,944 and 1,005,408 is: 1,577,119.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,944 : 1,005,408 = 1,005,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,944/1,005,408 = 1,005,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,944x = 1,005,408 × 1,005,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,944x = 1,010,845,246,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,010,845,246,464/640,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,577,119.45
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