Finding the Third Proportional to 643,968 and 1,398,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,968 and 1,398,555 is: 3,037,349.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,968 : 1,398,555 = 1,398,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,968/1,398,555 = 1,398,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,968x = 1,398,555 × 1,398,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,968x = 1,955,956,088,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,955,956,088,025/643,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,037,349.82
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