Finding the Third Proportional to 635,740 and 960,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 635,740 and 960,089 is: 1,449,918.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
635,740 : 960,089 = 960,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
635,740/960,089 = 960,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
635,740x = 960,089 × 960,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
635,740x = 921,770,887,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,770,887,921/635,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,918.03
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