Finding the Third Proportional to 641,855 and 993,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,855 and 993,360 is: 1,537,362.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,855 : 993,360 = 993,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,855/993,360 = 993,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,855x = 993,360 × 993,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,855x = 986,764,089,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 986,764,089,600/641,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,537,362.94
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