Finding the Third Proportional to 643,338 and 946,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,338 and 946,287 is: 1,391,895.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,338 : 946,287 = 946,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,338/946,287 = 946,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,338x = 946,287 × 946,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,338x = 895,459,086,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 895,459,086,369/643,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,895.22
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