Finding the Third Proportional to 644,820 and 1,516,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,820 and 1,516,713 is: 3,567,535.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,820 : 1,516,713 = 1,516,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,820/1,516,713 = 1,516,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,820x = 1,516,713 × 1,516,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,820x = 2,300,418,324,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,300,418,324,369/644,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,567,535.63
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