Finding the Third Proportional to 643,372 and 1,375,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,372 and 1,375,080 is: 2,938,960.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,372 : 1,375,080 = 1,375,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,372/1,375,080 = 1,375,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,372x = 1,375,080 × 1,375,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,372x = 1,890,845,006,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,890,845,006,400/643,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,938,960.67
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