Finding the Third Proportional to 644,834 and 996,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,834 and 996,894 is: 1,541,168.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,834 : 996,894 = 996,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,834/996,894 = 996,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,834x = 996,894 × 996,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,834x = 993,797,647,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,797,647,236/644,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,541,168.19
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