Finding the Third Proportional to 646,628.50 and 1,524,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,628.50 and 1,524,284 is: 3,593,163.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,628.50 : 1,524,284 = 1,524,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,628.50/1,524,284 = 1,524,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,628.50x = 1,524,284 × 1,524,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,628.50x = 2,323,441,712,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,323,441,712,656/646,628.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,593,163.17
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