Finding the Third Proportional to 643,560 and 846,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,560 and 846,280 is: 1,112,856.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,560 : 846,280 = 846,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,560/846,280 = 846,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,560x = 846,280 × 846,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,560x = 716,189,838,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,189,838,400/643,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,856.36
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