Finding the Third Proportional to 640,926 and 996,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 640,926 and 996,354 is: 1,548,885.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
640,926 : 996,354 = 996,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
640,926/996,354 = 996,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
640,926x = 996,354 × 996,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
640,926x = 992,721,293,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 992,721,293,316/640,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,548,885.98
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