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