Finding the Third Proportional to 644,940 and 1,366,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,940 and 1,366,712 is: 2,896,241.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,940 : 1,366,712 = 1,366,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,940/1,366,712 = 1,366,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,940x = 1,366,712 × 1,366,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,940x = 1,867,901,690,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,867,901,690,944/644,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,896,241.03
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