Finding the Third Proportional to 644,392 and 1,394,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,392 and 1,394,980 is: 3,019,853.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,392 : 1,394,980 = 1,394,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,392/1,394,980 = 1,394,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,392x = 1,394,980 × 1,394,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,392x = 1,945,969,200,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,945,969,200,400/644,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,019,853.13
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