Finding the Third Proportional to 641,356 and 1,385,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,356 and 1,385,492 is: 2,993,014.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,356 : 1,385,492 = 1,385,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,356/1,385,492 = 1,385,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,356x = 1,385,492 × 1,385,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,356x = 1,919,588,082,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,919,588,082,064/641,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,993,014.93
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