Finding the Third Proportional to 641,907 and 1,355,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,907 and 1,355,421 is: 2,862,044.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,907 : 1,355,421 = 1,355,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,907/1,355,421 = 1,355,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,907x = 1,355,421 × 1,355,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,907x = 1,837,166,087,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,837,166,087,241/641,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,862,044.01
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