Finding the Third Proportional to 639,288 and 970,593.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,288 and 970,593.75 is: 1,473,595.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,288 : 970,593.75 = 970,593.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,288/970,593.75 = 970,593.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,288x = 970,593.75 × 970,593.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,288x = 942,052,227,539.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 942,052,227,539.06/639,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473,595.98
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