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Finding the Third Proportional to 643,311 and 946,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 643,311 and 946,255 is: 1,391,859.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,311 : 946,255 = 946,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,311/946,255 = 946,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,311x = 946,255 × 946,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,311x = 895,398,525,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,398,525,025/643,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,859.50

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