Finding the Third Proportional to 641,512 and 1,491,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,512 and 1,491,675 is: 3,468,515.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,512 : 1,491,675 = 1,491,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,512/1,491,675 = 1,491,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,512x = 1,491,675 × 1,491,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,512x = 2,225,094,305,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,225,094,305,625/641,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,468,515.48
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