Finding the Third Proportional to 631,470 and 962,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,470 and 962,966 is: 1,468,483.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,470 : 962,966 = 962,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,470/962,966 = 962,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,470x = 962,966 × 962,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,470x = 927,303,517,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 927,303,517,156/631,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,468,483.88
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