Finding the Third Proportional to 632,868 and 951,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 632,868 and 951,990 is: 1,432,028.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,868 : 951,990 = 951,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,868/951,990 = 951,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,868x = 951,990 × 951,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,868x = 906,284,960,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 906,284,960,100/632,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,432,028.42
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