Finding the Third Proportional to 643,882 and 1,398,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,882 and 1,398,571 is: 3,037,825.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,882 : 1,398,571 = 1,398,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,882/1,398,571 = 1,398,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,882x = 1,398,571 × 1,398,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,882x = 1,956,000,842,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,956,000,842,041/643,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,037,825.01
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