Finding the Third Proportional to 631,359 and 962,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,359 and 962,802 is: 1,468,241.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,359 : 962,802 = 962,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,359/962,802 = 962,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,359x = 962,802 × 962,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,359x = 926,987,691,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 926,987,691,204/631,359 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,468,241.83
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