Finding the Third Proportional to 638,570 and 929,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,570 and 929,775 is: 1,353,777.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,570 : 929,775 = 929,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,570/929,775 = 929,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,570x = 929,775 × 929,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,570x = 864,481,550,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 864,481,550,625/638,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,353,777.27
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