Finding the Third Proportional to 641,508 and 896,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,508 and 896,868 is: 1,253,877.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,508 : 896,868 = 896,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,508/896,868 = 896,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,508x = 896,868 × 896,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,508x = 804,372,209,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,372,209,424/641,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,253,877.13
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