Finding the Third Proportional to 641,944 and 1,390,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,944 and 1,390,928 is: 3,013,784.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,944 : 1,390,928 = 1,390,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,944/1,390,928 = 1,390,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,944x = 1,390,928 × 1,390,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,944x = 1,934,680,701,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,934,680,701,184/641,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,013,784.23
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