Finding the Third Proportional to 642,194 and 1,411,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 642,194 and 1,411,508 is: 3,102,418.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,194 : 1,411,508 = 1,411,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,194/1,411,508 = 1,411,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,194x = 1,411,508 × 1,411,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,194x = 1,992,354,834,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,992,354,834,064/642,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,102,418.95
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