Finding the Third Proportional to 645,462 and 995,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 645,462 and 995,409 is: 1,535,085.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
645,462 : 995,409 = 995,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
645,462/995,409 = 995,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
645,462x = 995,409 × 995,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
645,462x = 990,839,077,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 990,839,077,281/645,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,535,085.07
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