Finding the Third Proportional to 641,572 and 1,377,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,572 and 1,377,913 is: 2,959,362.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,572 : 1,377,913 = 1,377,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,572/1,377,913 = 1,377,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,572x = 1,377,913 × 1,377,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,572x = 1,898,644,235,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,898,644,235,569/641,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,959,362.68
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