Finding the Third Proportional to 643,537 and 846,253.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,537 and 846,253.50 is: 1,112,826.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,537 : 846,253.50 = 846,253.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,537/846,253.50 = 846,253.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,537x = 846,253.50 × 846,253.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,537x = 716,144,986,262.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,144,986,262.25/643,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,826.44
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