Finding the Third Proportional to 640,998 and 1,367,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,998 and 1,367,793 is: 2,918,663.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,998 : 1,367,793 = 1,367,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,998/1,367,793 = 1,367,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,998x = 1,367,793 × 1,367,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,998x = 1,870,857,690,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,870,857,690,849/640,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,918,663.85
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