Finding the Third Proportional to 646,809 and 1,360,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,809 and 1,360,638 is: 2,862,260.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,809 : 1,360,638 = 1,360,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,809/1,360,638 = 1,360,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,809x = 1,360,638 × 1,360,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,809x = 1,851,335,767,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,851,335,767,044/646,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,862,260.37
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