Finding the Third Proportional to 657,844 and 963,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,844 and 963,437 is: 1,410,989.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,844 : 963,437 = 963,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,844/963,437 = 963,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,844x = 963,437 × 963,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,844x = 928,210,852,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 928,210,852,969/657,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,989.31
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