Finding the Third Proportional to 644,764 and 1,341,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,764 and 1,341,859 is: 2,792,627.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,764 : 1,341,859 = 1,341,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,764/1,341,859 = 1,341,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,764x = 1,341,859 × 1,341,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,764x = 1,800,585,575,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,800,585,575,881/644,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,792,627.34
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