Finding the Third Proportional to 642,020 and 1,366,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 642,020 and 1,366,984 is: 2,910,571.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,020 : 1,366,984 = 1,366,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,020/1,366,984 = 1,366,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,020x = 1,366,984 × 1,366,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,020x = 1,868,645,256,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,868,645,256,256/642,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,910,571.72
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