Finding the Third Proportional to 644,942 and 1,366,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,942 and 1,366,767 is: 2,896,465.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,942 : 1,366,767 = 1,366,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,942/1,366,767 = 1,366,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,942x = 1,366,767 × 1,366,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,942x = 1,868,052,032,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,868,052,032,289/644,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,896,465.16
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