Finding the Third Proportional to 643,148 and 1,379,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,148 and 1,379,608 is: 2,959,378.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,148 : 1,379,608 = 1,379,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,148/1,379,608 = 1,379,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,148x = 1,379,608 × 1,379,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,148x = 1,903,318,233,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,903,318,233,664/643,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,959,378.30
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