Finding the Third Proportional to 641,840 and 1,392,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,840 and 1,392,544 is: 3,021,280.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,840 : 1,392,544 = 1,392,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,840/1,392,544 = 1,392,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,840x = 1,392,544 × 1,392,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,840x = 1,939,178,791,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,939,178,791,936/641,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,021,280.68
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