Finding the Third Proportional to 636,732 and 963,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 636,732 and 963,294 is: 1,457,340.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,732 : 963,294 = 963,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,732/963,294 = 963,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,732x = 963,294 × 963,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,732x = 927,935,330,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 927,935,330,436/636,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,457,340.50
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