Finding the Third Proportional to 643,014 and 946,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,014 and 946,757 is: 1,393,980.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,014 : 946,757 = 946,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,014/946,757 = 946,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,014x = 946,757 × 946,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,014x = 896,348,817,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 896,348,817,049/643,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,393,980.25
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