Finding the Third Proportional to 641,682 and 734,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,682 and 734,994 is: 841,875.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,682 : 734,994 = 734,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,682/734,994 = 734,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,682x = 734,994 × 734,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,682x = 540,216,180,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,216,180,036/641,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,875.23
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