Finding the Third Proportional to 642,214 and 1,411,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 642,214 and 1,411,551 is: 3,102,511.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,214 : 1,411,551 = 1,411,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,214/1,411,551 = 1,411,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,214x = 1,411,551 × 1,411,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,214x = 1,992,476,225,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,992,476,225,601/642,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,102,511.35
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