Finding the Third Proportional to 643,928 and 1,398,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,928 and 1,398,560 is: 3,037,560.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,928 : 1,398,560 = 1,398,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,928/1,398,560 = 1,398,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,928x = 1,398,560 × 1,398,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,928x = 1,955,970,073,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,955,970,073,600/643,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,037,560.21
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