Finding the Third Proportional to 638,054 and 929,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,054 and 929,385 is: 1,353,735.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,054 : 929,385 = 929,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,054/929,385 = 929,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,054x = 929,385 × 929,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,054x = 863,756,478,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 863,756,478,225/638,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,353,735.70
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