Finding the Third Proportional to 641,668 and 1,394,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,668 and 1,394,184 is: 3,029,212.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,668 : 1,394,184 = 1,394,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,668/1,394,184 = 1,394,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,668x = 1,394,184 × 1,394,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,668x = 1,943,749,025,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,943,749,025,856/641,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,029,212.97
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