Finding the Third Proportional to 646,901 and 926,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,901 and 926,314 is: 1,326,412.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,901 : 926,314 = 926,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,901/926,314 = 926,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,901x = 926,314 × 926,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,901x = 858,057,626,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 858,057,626,596/646,901 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,326,412.58
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