Finding the Third Proportional to 634,944 and 958,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 634,944 and 958,896 is: 1,448,130.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,944 : 958,896 = 958,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,944/958,896 = 958,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,944x = 958,896 × 958,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,944x = 919,481,538,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,481,538,816/634,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,448,130.13
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