Finding the Third Proportional to 646,764 and 1,405,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,764 and 1,405,440 is: 3,054,068.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,764 : 1,405,440 = 1,405,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,764/1,405,440 = 1,405,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,764x = 1,405,440 × 1,405,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,764x = 1,975,261,593,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,975,261,593,600/646,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,054,068.55
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