Finding the Third Proportional to 644,927 and 1,366,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,927 and 1,366,734 is: 2,896,392.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,927 : 1,366,734 = 1,366,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,927/1,366,734 = 1,366,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,927x = 1,366,734 × 1,366,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,927x = 1,867,961,826,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,867,961,826,756/644,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,896,392.66
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