Finding the Third Proportional to 383,691 and 639,446.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,691 and 639,446.25 is: 1,065,679.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,691 : 639,446.25 = 639,446.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,691/639,446.25 = 639,446.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,691x = 639,446.25 × 639,446.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,691x = 408,891,506,639.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,891,506,639.06/383,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,065,679.17
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