Finding the Third Proportional to 641,970 and 993,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 641,970 and 993,504 is: 1,537,533.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,970 : 993,504 = 993,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,970/993,504 = 993,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,970x = 993,504 × 993,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,970x = 987,050,198,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 987,050,198,016/641,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,537,533.21
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