Finding the Third Proportional to 639,423 and 954,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,423 and 954,747 is: 1,425,569.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,423 : 954,747 = 954,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,423/954,747 = 954,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,423x = 954,747 × 954,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,423x = 911,541,834,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 911,541,834,009/639,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,425,569.36
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