Finding the Third Proportional to 643,734 and 973,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,734 and 973,883 is: 1,473,354.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,734 : 973,883 = 973,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,734/973,883 = 973,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,734x = 973,883 × 973,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,734x = 948,448,097,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 948,448,097,689/643,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473,354.05
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