Finding the Third Proportional to 643,428 and 1,413,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,428 and 1,413,756 is: 3,106,339.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,428 : 1,413,756 = 1,413,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,428/1,413,756 = 1,413,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,428x = 1,413,756 × 1,413,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,428x = 1,998,706,027,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,998,706,027,536/643,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,106,339.84
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