Finding the Third Proportional to 629,396 and 949,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,396 and 949,317 is: 1,431,853.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,396 : 949,317 = 949,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,396/949,317 = 949,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,396x = 949,317 × 949,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,396x = 901,202,766,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 901,202,766,489/629,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,431,853.34
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