Finding the Third Proportional to 648,138 and 950,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 648,138 and 950,319 is: 1,393,385.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648,138 : 950,319 = 950,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648,138/950,319 = 950,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648,138x = 950,319 × 950,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648,138x = 903,106,201,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,106,201,761/648,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,393,385.67
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