Finding the Third Proportional to 639,286 and 970,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,286 and 970,593 is: 1,473,598.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,286 : 970,593 = 970,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,286/970,593 = 970,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,286x = 970,593 × 970,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,286x = 942,050,771,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 942,050,771,649/639,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473,598.31
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