Finding the Third Proportional to 643,716 and 945,867
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,716 and 945,867 is: 1,389,843.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,716 : 945,867 = 945,867 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,716/945,867 = 945,867/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,716x = 945,867 × 945,867 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,716x = 894,664,381,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 894,664,381,689/643,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,389,843.32
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