Finding the Third Proportional to 641,832 and 1,390,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,832 and 1,390,689 is: 3,013,274.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,832 : 1,390,689 = 1,390,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,832/1,390,689 = 1,390,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,832x = 1,390,689 × 1,390,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,832x = 1,934,015,894,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,934,015,894,721/641,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,013,274.34
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