Finding the Third Proportional to 643,896 and 1,414,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,896 and 1,414,656 is: 3,108,035.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,896 : 1,414,656 = 1,414,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,896/1,414,656 = 1,414,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,896x = 1,414,656 × 1,414,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,896x = 2,001,251,598,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,001,251,598,336/643,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,108,035.46
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