Finding the Third Proportional to 649,400 and 1,395,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 649,400 and 1,395,376 is: 2,998,266.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649,400 : 1,395,376 = 1,395,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649,400/1,395,376 = 1,395,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649,400x = 1,395,376 × 1,395,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649,400x = 1,947,074,181,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,947,074,181,376/649,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,998,266.37
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