Finding the Third Proportional to 643,326 and 1,375,000.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,326 and 1,375,000.50 is: 2,938,830.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,326 : 1,375,000.50 = 1,375,000.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,326/1,375,000.50 = 1,375,000.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,326x = 1,375,000.50 × 1,375,000.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,326x = 1,890,626,375,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,890,626,375,000.25/643,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,938,830.97
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