Finding the Third Proportional to 632,128 and 960,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,128 and 960,480 is: 1,459,390.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,128 : 960,480 = 960,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,128/960,480 = 960,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,128x = 960,480 × 960,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,128x = 922,521,830,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,521,830,400/632,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,459,390.87
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