Finding the Third Proportional to 637,960 and 1,010,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 637,960 and 1,010,669 is: 1,601,122.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,960 : 1,010,669 = 1,010,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,960/1,010,669 = 1,010,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,960x = 1,010,669 × 1,010,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,960x = 1,021,451,827,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,021,451,827,561/637,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,601,122.06
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