Finding the Third Proportional to 643,306.50 and 946,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,306.50 and 946,246 is: 1,391,842.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,306.50 : 946,246 = 946,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,306.50/946,246 = 946,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,306.50x = 946,246 × 946,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,306.50x = 895,381,492,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 895,381,492,516/643,306.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,842.76
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