Finding the Third Proportional to 643,317 and 946,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,317 and 946,260 is: 1,391,861.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,317 : 946,260 = 946,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,317/946,260 = 946,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,317x = 946,260 × 946,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,317x = 895,407,987,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 895,407,987,600/643,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,861.22
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