Finding the Third Proportional to 643,822 and 1,385,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,822 and 1,385,820 is: 2,982,962.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,822 : 1,385,820 = 1,385,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,822/1,385,820 = 1,385,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,822x = 1,385,820 × 1,385,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,822x = 1,920,497,072,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,920,497,072,400/643,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,982,962.79
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