Finding the Third Proportional to 643,263 and 943,408.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,263 and 943,408.50 is: 1,383,601.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,263 : 943,408.50 = 943,408.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,263/943,408.50 = 943,408.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,263x = 943,408.50 × 943,408.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,263x = 890,019,597,872.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 890,019,597,872.25/643,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,383,601.42
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