Finding the Third Proportional to 630,569 and 960,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 630,569 and 960,433 is: 1,462,855.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630,569 : 960,433 = 960,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630,569/960,433 = 960,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630,569x = 960,433 × 960,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630,569x = 922,431,547,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,431,547,489/630,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,462,855.85
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