Finding the Third Proportional to 643,460 and 1,270,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,460 and 1,270,754 is: 2,509,582.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,460 : 1,270,754 = 1,270,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,460/1,270,754 = 1,270,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,460x = 1,270,754 × 1,270,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,460x = 1,614,815,728,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,614,815,728,516/643,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,509,582.15
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