Finding the Third Proportional to 642,228 and 1,411,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 642,228 and 1,411,576 is: 3,102,553.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,228 : 1,411,576 = 1,411,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,228/1,411,576 = 1,411,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,228x = 1,411,576 × 1,411,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,228x = 1,992,546,803,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,992,546,803,776/642,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,102,553.62
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