Finding the Third Proportional to 634,936 and 958,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,936 and 958,892 is: 1,448,136.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,936 : 958,892 = 958,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,936/958,892 = 958,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,936x = 958,892 × 958,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,936x = 919,473,867,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,473,867,664/634,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,448,136.30
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