Finding the Third Proportional to 633,936 and 984,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 633,936 and 984,760 is: 1,529,732.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,936 : 984,760 = 984,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,936/984,760 = 984,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,936x = 984,760 × 984,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,936x = 969,752,257,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,752,257,600/633,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,529,732.11
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