Finding the Third Proportional to 646,304 and 1,382,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,304 and 1,382,464 is: 2,957,132.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,304 : 1,382,464 = 1,382,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,304/1,382,464 = 1,382,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,304x = 1,382,464 × 1,382,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,304x = 1,911,206,711,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,911,206,711,296/646,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,957,132.73
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