Finding the Third Proportional to 641,496 and 896,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,496 and 896,851 is: 1,253,853.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,496 : 896,851 = 896,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,496/896,851 = 896,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,496x = 896,851 × 896,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,496x = 804,341,716,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,341,716,201/641,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,253,853.05
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