Finding the Third Proportional to 640,338 and 927,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,338 and 927,447 is: 1,343,287.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,338 : 927,447 = 927,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,338/927,447 = 927,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,338x = 927,447 × 927,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,338x = 860,157,937,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 860,157,937,809/640,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,343,287.35
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