Finding the Third Proportional to 641,406 and 1,384,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,406 and 1,384,506 is: 2,988,523.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,406 : 1,384,506 = 1,384,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,406/1,384,506 = 1,384,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,406x = 1,384,506 × 1,384,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,406x = 1,916,856,864,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,916,856,864,036/641,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,988,523.44
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