Finding the Third Proportional to 644,234 and 1,373,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,234 and 1,373,782 is: 2,929,489.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,234 : 1,373,782 = 1,373,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,234/1,373,782 = 1,373,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,234x = 1,373,782 × 1,373,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,234x = 1,887,276,983,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,887,276,983,524/644,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,929,489.88
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