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Finding the Third Proportional to 643,318 and 946,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 643,318 and 946,261 is: 1,391,862.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,318 : 946,261 = 946,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,318/946,261 = 946,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,318x = 946,261 × 946,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,318x = 895,409,880,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,409,880,121/643,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,862.00

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