Finding the Third Proportional to 679,532 and 950,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,532 and 950,535 is: 1,329,616.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,532 : 950,535 = 950,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,532/950,535 = 950,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,532x = 950,535 × 950,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,532x = 903,516,786,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,516,786,225/679,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,329,616.25
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