Finding the Third Proportional to 643,312 and 946,252.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,312 and 946,252.50 is: 1,391,849.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,312 : 946,252.50 = 946,252.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,312/946,252.50 = 946,252.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,312x = 946,252.50 × 946,252.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,312x = 895,393,793,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 895,393,793,756.25/643,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,849.98
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