Finding the Third Proportional to 641,828.50 and 1,390,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,828.50 and 1,390,683 is: 3,013,264.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,828.50 : 1,390,683 = 1,390,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,828.50/1,390,683 = 1,390,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,828.50x = 1,390,683 × 1,390,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,828.50x = 1,933,999,206,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,933,999,206,489/641,828.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,013,264.77
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