Finding the Third Proportional to 641,809 and 1,374,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,809 and 1,374,702 is: 2,944,498.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,809 : 1,374,702 = 1,374,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,809/1,374,702 = 1,374,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,809x = 1,374,702 × 1,374,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,809x = 1,889,805,588,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,889,805,588,804/641,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,944,498.42
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