Finding the Third Proportional to 640,559 and 941,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,559 and 941,561 is: 1,384,005.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,559 : 941,561 = 941,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,559/941,561 = 941,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,559x = 941,561 × 941,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,559x = 886,537,116,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 886,537,116,721/640,559 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,384,005.40
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