Finding the Third Proportional to 642,114 and 1,383,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 642,114 and 1,383,567 is: 2,981,180.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,114 : 1,383,567 = 1,383,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,114/1,383,567 = 1,383,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,114x = 1,383,567 × 1,383,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,114x = 1,914,257,643,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,914,257,643,489/642,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,981,180.36
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