Finding the Third Proportional to 638,506 and 1,396,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,506 and 1,396,676 is: 3,055,106.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,506 : 1,396,676 = 1,396,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,506/1,396,676 = 1,396,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,506x = 1,396,676 × 1,396,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,506x = 1,950,703,848,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,950,703,848,976/638,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,055,106.53
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