Finding the Third Proportional to 636,880 and 929,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 636,880 and 929,065 is: 1,355,297.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,880 : 929,065 = 929,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,880/929,065 = 929,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,880x = 929,065 × 929,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,880x = 863,161,774,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 863,161,774,225/636,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,355,297.35
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