Finding the Third Proportional to 641,670 and 1,394,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,670 and 1,394,187 is: 3,029,216.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,670 : 1,394,187 = 1,394,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,670/1,394,187 = 1,394,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,670x = 1,394,187 × 1,394,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,670x = 1,943,757,390,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,943,757,390,969/641,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,029,216.56
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