Finding the Third Proportional to 641,389 and 1,392,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,389 and 1,392,074 is: 3,021,364.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,389 : 1,392,074 = 1,392,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,389/1,392,074 = 1,392,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,389x = 1,392,074 × 1,392,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,389x = 1,937,870,021,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,937,870,021,476/641,389 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,021,364.60
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