Finding the Third Proportional to 643,908 and 1,019,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 643,908 and 1,019,375 is: 1,613,779.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,908 : 1,019,375 = 1,019,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,908/1,019,375 = 1,019,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,908x = 1,019,375 × 1,019,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,908x = 1,039,125,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,039,125,390,625/643,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,613,779.28
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