Finding the Third Proportional to 644,712 and 1,516,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,712 and 1,516,524 is: 3,567,244.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,712 : 1,516,524 = 1,516,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,712/1,516,524 = 1,516,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,712x = 1,516,524 × 1,516,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,712x = 2,299,845,042,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,299,845,042,576/644,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,567,244.04
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