Finding the Third Proportional to 641,880 and 1,392,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,880 and 1,392,624 is: 3,021,439.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,880 : 1,392,624 = 1,392,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,880/1,392,624 = 1,392,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,880x = 1,392,624 × 1,392,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,880x = 1,939,401,605,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,939,401,605,376/641,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,021,439.53
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