Finding the Third Proportional to 641,864 and 993,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,864 and 993,374 is: 1,537,384.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,864 : 993,374 = 993,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,864/993,374 = 993,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,864x = 993,374 × 993,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,864x = 986,791,903,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 986,791,903,876/641,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,537,384.72
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