Finding the Third Proportional to 643,970 and 1,398,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,970 and 1,398,559 is: 3,037,357.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,970 : 1,398,559 = 1,398,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,970/1,398,559 = 1,398,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,970x = 1,398,559 × 1,398,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,970x = 1,955,967,276,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,955,967,276,481/643,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,037,357.76
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