Finding the Third Proportional to 643,886 and 1,398,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,886 and 1,398,496 is: 3,037,480.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,886 : 1,398,496 = 1,398,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,886/1,398,496 = 1,398,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,886x = 1,398,496 × 1,398,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,886x = 1,955,791,062,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,955,791,062,016/643,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,037,480.33
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