Finding the Third Proportional to 643,121 and 996,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,121 and 996,825 is: 1,545,059.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,121 : 996,825 = 996,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,121/996,825 = 996,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,121x = 996,825 × 996,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,121x = 993,660,080,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,660,080,625/643,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,545,059.30
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