Finding the Third Proportional to 631,239 and 913,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,239 and 913,689 is: 1,322,522.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,239 : 913,689 = 913,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,239/913,689 = 913,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,239x = 913,689 × 913,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,239x = 834,827,588,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 834,827,588,721/631,239 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,322,522.20
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