Finding the Third Proportional to 640,076 and 961,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,076 and 961,815 is: 1,445,278.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,076 : 961,815 = 961,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,076/961,815 = 961,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,076x = 961,815 × 961,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,076x = 925,088,094,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 925,088,094,225/640,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,445,278.52
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