Finding the Third Proportional to 646,646 and 1,403,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,646 and 1,403,884 is: 3,047,865.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,646 : 1,403,884 = 1,403,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,646/1,403,884 = 1,403,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,646x = 1,403,884 × 1,403,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,646x = 1,970,890,285,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,970,890,285,456/646,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,047,865.89
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