Finding the Third Proportional to 647,232 and 1,418,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 647,232 and 1,418,880 is: 3,110,508.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,232 : 1,418,880 = 1,418,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,232/1,418,880 = 1,418,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,232x = 1,418,880 × 1,418,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,232x = 2,013,220,454,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,013,220,454,400/647,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,110,508.22
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