Finding the Third Proportional to 639,290 and 992,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,290 and 992,553 is: 1,541,024.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,290 : 992,553 = 992,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,290/992,553 = 992,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,290x = 992,553 × 992,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,290x = 985,161,457,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 985,161,457,809/639,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,541,024.35
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