Finding the Third Proportional to 644,480 and 1,382,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,480 and 1,382,304 is: 2,964,815.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,480 : 1,382,304 = 1,382,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,480/1,382,304 = 1,382,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,480x = 1,382,304 × 1,382,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,480x = 1,910,764,348,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,910,764,348,416/644,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,964,815.59
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