Finding the Third Proportional to 643,340 and 1,375,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,340 and 1,375,027 is: 2,938,880.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,340 : 1,375,027 = 1,375,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,340/1,375,027 = 1,375,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,340x = 1,375,027 × 1,375,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,340x = 1,890,699,250,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,890,699,250,729/643,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,938,880.30
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