Finding the Third Proportional to 642,236 and 1,000,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 642,236 and 1,000,130 is: 1,557,464.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,236 : 1,000,130 = 1,000,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,236/1,000,130 = 1,000,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,236x = 1,000,130 × 1,000,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,236x = 1,000,260,016,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,000,260,016,900/642,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,557,464.88
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