Finding the Third Proportional to 646,634 and 1,524,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,634 and 1,524,292 is: 3,593,170.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,634 : 1,524,292 = 1,524,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,634/1,524,292 = 1,524,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,634x = 1,524,292 × 1,524,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,634x = 2,323,466,101,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,323,466,101,264/646,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,593,170.33
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