Finding the Third Proportional to 643,328 and 1,375,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,328 and 1,375,000 is: 2,938,819.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,328 : 1,375,000 = 1,375,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,328/1,375,000 = 1,375,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,328x = 1,375,000 × 1,375,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,328x = 1,890,625,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,890,625,000,000/643,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,938,819.70
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