Finding the Third Proportional to 646,798 and 1,360,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,798 and 1,360,622 is: 2,862,241.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,798 : 1,360,622 = 1,360,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,798/1,360,622 = 1,360,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,798x = 1,360,622 × 1,360,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,798x = 1,851,292,226,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,851,292,226,884/646,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,862,241.73
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