Finding the Third Proportional to 644,502 and 1,382,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,502 and 1,382,348 is: 2,964,903.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,502 : 1,382,348 = 1,382,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,502/1,382,348 = 1,382,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,502x = 1,382,348 × 1,382,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,502x = 1,910,885,993,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,910,885,993,104/644,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,964,903.12
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