Finding the Third Proportional to 643,876 and 1,370,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,876 and 1,370,920 is: 2,918,918.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,876 : 1,370,920 = 1,370,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,876/1,370,920 = 1,370,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,876x = 1,370,920 × 1,370,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,876x = 1,879,421,646,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,879,421,646,400/643,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,918,918.62
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