Finding the Third Proportional to 646,390 and 869,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,390 and 869,529 is: 1,169,697.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,390 : 869,529 = 869,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,390/869,529 = 869,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,390x = 869,529 × 869,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,390x = 756,080,681,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,080,681,841/646,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,169,697.37
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