Finding the Third Proportional to 641,508 and 1,392,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,508 and 1,392,294 is: 3,021,759.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,508 : 1,392,294 = 1,392,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,508/1,392,294 = 1,392,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,508x = 1,392,294 × 1,392,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,508x = 1,938,482,582,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,938,482,582,436/641,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,021,759.02
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