Finding the Third Proportional to 643,028 and 1,412,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,028 and 1,412,956 is: 3,104,755.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,028 : 1,412,956 = 1,412,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,028/1,412,956 = 1,412,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,028x = 1,412,956 × 1,412,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,028x = 1,996,444,657,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,996,444,657,936/643,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,104,755.40
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