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Finding the Third Proportional to 643,570 and 846,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 643,570 and 846,292 is: 1,112,870.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,570 : 846,292 = 846,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,570/846,292 = 846,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,570x = 846,292 × 846,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,570x = 716,210,149,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,210,149,264/643,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,870.63

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