Finding the Third Proportional to 649,032 and 968,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 649,032 and 968,147 is: 1,444,163.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649,032 : 968,147 = 968,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649,032/968,147 = 968,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649,032x = 968,147 × 968,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649,032x = 937,308,613,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 937,308,613,609/649,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,444,163.95
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