Finding the Third Proportional to 628,040 and 970,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,040 and 970,284 is: 1,499,030.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,040 : 970,284 = 970,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,040/970,284 = 970,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,040x = 970,284 × 970,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,040x = 941,451,040,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 941,451,040,656/628,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,030.38
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