Finding the Third Proportional to 641,484 and 1,392,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,484 and 1,392,246 is: 3,021,663.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,484 : 1,392,246 = 1,392,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,484/1,392,246 = 1,392,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,484x = 1,392,246 × 1,392,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,484x = 1,938,348,924,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,938,348,924,516/641,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,021,663.71
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