Finding the Third Proportional to 630,142 and 956,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 630,142 and 956,863 is: 1,452,984.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630,142 : 956,863 = 956,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630,142/956,863 = 956,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630,142x = 956,863 × 956,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630,142x = 915,586,800,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 915,586,800,769/630,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,452,984.88
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