Finding the Third Proportional to 643,884 and 1,398,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,884 and 1,398,574 is: 3,037,828.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,884 : 1,398,574 = 1,398,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,884/1,398,574 = 1,398,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,884x = 1,398,574 × 1,398,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,884x = 1,956,009,233,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,956,009,233,476/643,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,037,828.60
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