Finding the Third Proportional to 631,940 and 969,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 631,940 and 969,028 is: 1,485,924.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
631,940 : 969,028 = 969,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
631,940/969,028 = 969,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
631,940x = 969,028 × 969,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
631,940x = 939,015,264,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 939,015,264,784/631,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,485,924.72
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