Finding the Third Proportional to 621,663 and 962,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 621,663 and 962,838 is: 1,491,253.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
621,663 : 962,838 = 962,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
621,663/962,838 = 962,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
621,663x = 962,838 × 962,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
621,663x = 927,057,014,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 927,057,014,244/621,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,253.32
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