Finding the Third Proportional to 642,578 and 1,411,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 642,578 and 1,411,244 is: 3,099,405.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,578 : 1,411,244 = 1,411,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,578/1,411,244 = 1,411,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,578x = 1,411,244 × 1,411,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,578x = 1,991,609,627,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,991,609,627,536/642,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,099,405.25
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