Finding the Third Proportional to 646,836 and 1,360,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,836 and 1,360,696 is: 2,862,384.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,836 : 1,360,696 = 1,360,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,836/1,360,696 = 1,360,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,836x = 1,360,696 × 1,360,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,836x = 1,851,493,604,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,851,493,604,416/646,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,862,384.91
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