Finding the Third Proportional to 646,173 and 1,409,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,173 and 1,409,847 is: 3,076,062.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,173 : 1,409,847 = 1,409,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,173/1,409,847 = 1,409,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,173x = 1,409,847 × 1,409,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,173x = 1,987,668,563,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,987,668,563,409/646,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,076,062.55
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