Finding the Third Proportional to 643,764 and 1,385,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,764 and 1,385,700 is: 2,982,714.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,764 : 1,385,700 = 1,385,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,764/1,385,700 = 1,385,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,764x = 1,385,700 × 1,385,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,764x = 1,920,164,490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,920,164,490,000/643,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,982,714.92
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