Finding the Third Proportional to 647,792 and 1,423,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 647,792 and 1,423,120 is: 3,126,421.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,792 : 1,423,120 = 1,423,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,792/1,423,120 = 1,423,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,792x = 1,423,120 × 1,423,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,792x = 2,025,270,534,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,025,270,534,400/647,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,126,421.03
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