Finding the Third Proportional to 640,919 and 992,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,919 and 992,084 is: 1,535,655.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,919 : 992,084 = 992,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,919/992,084 = 992,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,919x = 992,084 × 992,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,919x = 984,230,663,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 984,230,663,056/640,919 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,535,655.31
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