Finding the Third Proportional to 643,546.50 and 973,623.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,546.50 and 973,623.50 is: 1,472,998.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,546.50 : 973,623.50 = 973,623.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,546.50/973,623.50 = 973,623.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,546.50x = 973,623.50 × 973,623.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,546.50x = 947,942,719,752.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 947,942,719,752.25/643,546.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,998.02
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