Finding the Third Proportional to 623,936 and 958,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 623,936 and 958,441 is: 1,472,281.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,936 : 958,441 = 958,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,936/958,441 = 958,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,936x = 958,441 × 958,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,936x = 918,609,150,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 918,609,150,481/623,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,281.05
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