Finding the Third Proportional to 643,136 and 1,379,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,136 and 1,379,584 is: 2,959,330.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,136 : 1,379,584 = 1,379,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,136/1,379,584 = 1,379,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,136x = 1,379,584 × 1,379,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,136x = 1,903,252,013,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,903,252,013,056/643,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,959,330.55
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