Finding the Third Proportional to 634,370 and 864,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,370 and 864,051 is: 1,176,890.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,370 : 864,051 = 864,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,370/864,051 = 864,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,370x = 864,051 × 864,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,370x = 746,584,130,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,584,130,601/634,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,890.66
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