Finding the Third Proportional to 640,866 and 966,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,866 and 966,207 is: 1,456,710.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,866 : 966,207 = 966,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,866/966,207 = 966,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,866x = 966,207 × 966,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,866x = 933,555,966,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 933,555,966,849/640,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,456,710.09
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