Finding the Third Proportional to 634,926 and 864,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,926 and 864,645 is: 1,177,477.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,926 : 864,645 = 864,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,926/864,645 = 864,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,926x = 864,645 × 864,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,926x = 747,610,976,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 747,610,976,025/634,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,177,477.34
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