Finding the Third Proportional to 644,176 and 1,415,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,176 and 1,415,808 is: 3,111,746.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,176 : 1,415,808 = 1,415,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,176/1,415,808 = 1,415,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,176x = 1,415,808 × 1,415,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,176x = 2,004,512,292,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,004,512,292,864/644,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,111,746.31
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