Finding the Third Proportional to 657,963 and 964,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,963 and 964,132 is: 1,412,770.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,963 : 964,132 = 964,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,963/964,132 = 964,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,963x = 964,132 × 964,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,963x = 929,550,513,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 929,550,513,424/657,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,412,770.19
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