Finding the Third Proportional to 633,168 and 948,651.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 633,168 and 948,651.75 is: 1,421,329.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,168 : 948,651.75 = 948,651.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,168/948,651.75 = 948,651.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,168x = 948,651.75 × 948,651.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,168x = 899,940,142,778.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 899,940,142,778.06/633,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421,329.16
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