Finding the Third Proportional to 641,954 and 1,355,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,954 and 1,355,526 is: 2,862,277.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,954 : 1,355,526 = 1,355,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,954/1,355,526 = 1,355,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,954x = 1,355,526 × 1,355,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,954x = 1,837,450,736,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,837,450,736,676/641,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,862,277.88
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