Finding the Third Proportional to 636,873 and 929,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 636,873 and 929,054 is: 1,355,280.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,873 : 929,054 = 929,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,873/929,054 = 929,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,873x = 929,054 × 929,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,873x = 863,141,334,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 863,141,334,916/636,873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,355,280.15
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