Finding the Third Proportional to 634,922 and 958,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,922 and 958,863 is: 1,448,080.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,922 : 958,863 = 958,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,922/958,863 = 958,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,922x = 958,863 × 958,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,922x = 919,418,252,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,418,252,769/634,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,448,080.63
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