Finding the Third Proportional to 638,624 and 960,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,624 and 960,603 is: 1,444,916.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,624 : 960,603 = 960,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,624/960,603 = 960,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,624x = 960,603 × 960,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,624x = 922,758,123,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,758,123,609/638,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,444,916.14
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