Finding the Third Proportional to 631,624 and 970,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,624 and 970,864 is: 1,492,306.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,624 : 970,864 = 970,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,624/970,864 = 970,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,624x = 970,864 × 970,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,624x = 942,576,906,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 942,576,906,496/631,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,492,306.98
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