Finding the Third Proportional to 642,026 and 961,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 642,026 and 961,035 is: 1,438,552.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,026 : 961,035 = 961,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,026/961,035 = 961,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,026x = 961,035 × 961,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,026x = 923,588,271,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 923,588,271,225/642,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,438,552.76
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