Finding the Third Proportional to 629,412 and 968,006.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,412 and 968,006.25 is: 1,488,748.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,412 : 968,006.25 = 968,006.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,412/968,006.25 = 968,006.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,412x = 968,006.25 × 968,006.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,412x = 937,036,100,039.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 937,036,100,039.06/629,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,488,748.39
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