Finding the Third Proportional to 634,920 and 958,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,920 and 958,860 is: 1,448,076.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,920 : 958,860 = 958,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,920/958,860 = 958,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,920x = 958,860 × 958,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,920x = 919,412,499,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,412,499,600/634,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,448,076.13
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