Finding the Third Proportional to 643,100 and 1,396,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,100 and 1,396,880 is: 3,034,168.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,100 : 1,396,880 = 1,396,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,100/1,396,880 = 1,396,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,100x = 1,396,880 × 1,396,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,100x = 1,951,273,734,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,951,273,734,400/643,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,034,168.46
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