Finding the Third Proportional to 641,386 and 1,394,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,386 and 1,394,409 is: 3,031,523.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,386 : 1,394,409 = 1,394,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,386/1,394,409 = 1,394,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,386x = 1,394,409 × 1,394,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,386x = 1,944,376,459,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,944,376,459,281/641,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,031,523.08
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