Finding the Third Proportional to 642,048.19 and 995,533.03
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Solution
The third proportional to 642,048.19 and 995,533.03 is: 1,543,631.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,048.19 : 995,533.03 = 995,533.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,048.19/995,533.03 = 995,533.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,048.19x = 995,533.03 × 995,533.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,048.19x = 991,086,016,309.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 991,086,016,309.81/642,048.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,543,631.83
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