Finding the Third Proportional to 646,833 and 1,360,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,833 and 1,360,692 is: 2,862,381.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,833 : 1,360,692 = 1,360,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,833/1,360,692 = 1,360,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,833x = 1,360,692 × 1,360,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,833x = 1,851,482,718,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,851,482,718,864/646,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,862,381.35
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