Finding the Third Proportional to 645,423 and 1,418,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 645,423 and 1,418,232 is: 3,116,377.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
645,423 : 1,418,232 = 1,418,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
645,423/1,418,232 = 1,418,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
645,423x = 1,418,232 × 1,418,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
645,423x = 2,011,382,005,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,011,382,005,824/645,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,116,377.95
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