Finding the Third Proportional to 641,412 and 1,384,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,412 and 1,384,518 is: 2,988,547.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,412 : 1,384,518 = 1,384,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,412/1,384,518 = 1,384,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,412x = 1,384,518 × 1,384,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,412x = 1,916,890,092,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,916,890,092,324/641,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,988,547.29
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