Finding the Third Proportional to 630,558 and 960,417
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Solution
The third proportional to 630,558 and 960,417 is: 1,462,832.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630,558 : 960,417 = 960,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630,558/960,417 = 960,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630,558x = 960,417 × 960,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630,558x = 922,400,813,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,400,813,889/630,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,462,832.62
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