Finding the Third Proportional to 638,330 and 970,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,330 and 970,758 is: 1,476,307.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,330 : 970,758 = 970,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,330/970,758 = 970,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,330x = 970,758 × 970,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,330x = 942,371,094,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 942,371,094,564/638,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,476,307.07
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