Finding the Third Proportional to 633,959 and 928,179
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Solution
The third proportional to 633,959 and 928,179 is: 1,358,946.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,959 : 928,179 = 928,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,959/928,179 = 928,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,959x = 928,179 × 928,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,959x = 861,516,256,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 861,516,256,041/633,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,358,946.33
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