Finding the Third Proportional to 631,932 and 969,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,932 and 969,015 is: 1,485,903.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,932 : 969,015 = 969,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,932/969,015 = 969,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,932x = 969,015 × 969,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,932x = 938,990,070,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 938,990,070,225/631,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,485,903.66
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