Finding the Third Proportional to 638,582 and 929,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,582 and 929,793 is: 1,353,804.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,582 : 929,793 = 929,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,582/929,793 = 929,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,582x = 929,793 × 929,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,582x = 864,515,022,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 864,515,022,849/638,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,353,804.25
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