Finding the Third Proportional to 644,406 and 946,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,406 and 946,878 is: 1,391,324.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,406 : 946,878 = 946,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,406/946,878 = 946,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,406x = 946,878 × 946,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,406x = 896,577,946,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 896,577,946,884/644,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,324.64
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