Finding the Third Proportional to 643,620 and 1,388,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,620 and 1,388,406 is: 2,995,045.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,620 : 1,388,406 = 1,388,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,620/1,388,406 = 1,388,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,620x = 1,388,406 × 1,388,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,620x = 1,927,671,220,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,927,671,220,836/643,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,995,045.56
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