Finding the Third Proportional to 634,171 and 981,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,171 and 981,533 is: 1,519,159.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,171 : 981,533 = 981,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,171/981,533 = 981,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,171x = 981,533 × 981,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,171x = 963,407,030,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 963,407,030,089/634,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,519,159.71
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