Finding the Third Proportional to 644,148 and 1,399,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,148 and 1,399,288 is: 3,039,684.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,148 : 1,399,288 = 1,399,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,148/1,399,288 = 1,399,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,148x = 1,399,288 × 1,399,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,148x = 1,958,006,906,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,958,006,906,944/644,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,039,684.83
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