Finding the Third Proportional to 643,341 and 1,375,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,341 and 1,375,029 is: 2,938,884.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,341 : 1,375,029 = 1,375,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,341/1,375,029 = 1,375,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,341x = 1,375,029 × 1,375,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,341x = 1,890,704,750,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,890,704,750,841/643,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,938,884.28
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