Finding the Third Proportional to 638,390 and 965,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,390 and 965,199 is: 1,459,310.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,390 : 965,199 = 965,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,390/965,199 = 965,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,390x = 965,199 × 965,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,390x = 931,609,109,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 931,609,109,601/638,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,459,310.31
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