Finding the Third Proportional to 632,369 and 971,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,369 and 971,882 is: 1,493,676.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,369 : 971,882 = 971,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,369/971,882 = 971,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,369x = 971,882 × 971,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,369x = 944,554,621,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 944,554,621,924/632,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,493,676.35
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