Finding the Third Proportional to 646,598 and 1,396,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,598 and 1,396,444 is: 3,015,870.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,598 : 1,396,444 = 1,396,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,598/1,396,444 = 1,396,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,598x = 1,396,444 × 1,396,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,598x = 1,950,055,845,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,950,055,845,136/646,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,015,870.52
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