Finding the Third Proportional to 642,232 and 1,411,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 642,232 and 1,411,586 is: 3,102,578.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,232 : 1,411,586 = 1,411,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,232/1,411,586 = 1,411,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,232x = 1,411,586 × 1,411,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,232x = 1,992,575,035,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,992,575,035,396/642,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,102,578.25
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