Finding the Third Proportional to 636,728 and 963,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 636,728 and 963,288 is: 1,457,331.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,728 : 963,288 = 963,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,728/963,288 = 963,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,728x = 963,288 × 963,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,728x = 927,923,770,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 927,923,770,944/636,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,457,331.50
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