Finding the Third Proportional to 638,630 and 1,064,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 638,630 and 1,064,339 is: 1,773,824.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
638,630 : 1,064,339 = 1,064,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
638,630/1,064,339 = 1,064,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
638,630x = 1,064,339 × 1,064,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
638,630x = 1,132,817,506,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,132,817,506,921/638,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,773,824.45
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