Finding the Third Proportional to 634,282 and 863,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,282 and 863,943 is: 1,176,759.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,282 : 863,943 = 863,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,282/863,943 = 863,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,282x = 863,943 × 863,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,282x = 746,397,507,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,397,507,249/634,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,759.72
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