Finding the Third Proportional to 646,786 and 1,360,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,786 and 1,360,598 is: 2,862,193.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,786 : 1,360,598 = 1,360,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,786/1,360,598 = 1,360,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,786x = 1,360,598 × 1,360,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,786x = 1,851,226,917,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,851,226,917,604/646,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,862,193.86
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