Finding the Third Proportional to 643,950 and 1,398,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,950 and 1,398,608 is: 3,037,664.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,950 : 1,398,608 = 1,398,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,950/1,398,608 = 1,398,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,950x = 1,398,608 × 1,398,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,950x = 1,956,104,337,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,956,104,337,664/643,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,037,664.94
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