Finding the Third Proportional to 646,878 and 926,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,878 and 926,280 is: 1,326,362.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,878 : 926,280 = 926,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,878/926,280 = 926,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,878x = 926,280 × 926,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,878x = 857,994,638,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,994,638,400/646,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,326,362.37
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