Finding the Third Proportional to 643,743 and 1,385,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,743 and 1,385,658 is: 2,982,631.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,743 : 1,385,658 = 1,385,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,743/1,385,658 = 1,385,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,743x = 1,385,658 × 1,385,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,743x = 1,920,048,092,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,920,048,092,964/643,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,982,631.41
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