Finding the Third Proportional to 631,422 and 965,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,422 and 965,934 is: 1,477,662.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,422 : 965,934 = 965,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,422/965,934 = 965,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,422x = 965,934 × 965,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,422x = 933,028,492,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 933,028,492,356/631,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,477,662.31
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