Finding the Third Proportional to 639,380 and 960,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,380 and 960,699 is: 1,443,496.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,380 : 960,699 = 960,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,380/960,699 = 960,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,380x = 960,699 × 960,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,380x = 922,942,568,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,942,568,601/639,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,443,496.15
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