Finding the Third Proportional to 631,526 and 966,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,526 and 966,233 is: 1,478,333.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,526 : 966,233 = 966,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,526/966,233 = 966,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,526x = 966,233 × 966,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,526x = 933,606,210,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 933,606,210,289/631,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,478,333.77
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