Finding the Third Proportional to 644,214 and 1,455,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,214 and 1,455,460 is: 3,288,292.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,214 : 1,455,460 = 1,455,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,214/1,455,460 = 1,455,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,214x = 1,455,460 × 1,455,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,214x = 2,118,363,811,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,118,363,811,600/644,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,288,292.11
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