Finding the Third Proportional to 636,723 and 963,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 636,723 and 963,282 is: 1,457,324.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,723 : 963,282 = 963,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,723/963,282 = 963,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,723x = 963,282 × 963,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,723x = 927,912,211,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 927,912,211,524/636,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,457,324.79
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