Finding the Third Proportional to 642,652 and 1,411,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 642,652 and 1,411,390 is: 3,099,689.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,652 : 1,411,390 = 1,411,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,652/1,411,390 = 1,411,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,652x = 1,411,390 × 1,411,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,652x = 1,992,021,732,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,992,021,732,100/642,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,099,689.62
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