Finding the Third Proportional to 643,416 and 1,392,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,416 and 1,392,744 is: 3,014,746.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,416 : 1,392,744 = 1,392,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,416/1,392,744 = 1,392,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,416x = 1,392,744 × 1,392,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,416x = 1,939,735,849,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,939,735,849,536/643,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,014,746.06
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