Finding the Third Proportional to 643,866 and 1,271,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,866 and 1,271,517 is: 2,511,012.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,866 : 1,271,517 = 1,271,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,866/1,271,517 = 1,271,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,866x = 1,271,517 × 1,271,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,866x = 1,616,755,481,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,616,755,481,289/643,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,511,012.36
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