Finding the Third Proportional to 460,912 and 619,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,912 and 619,944 is: 833,848.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,912 : 619,944 = 619,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,912/619,944 = 619,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,912x = 619,944 × 619,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,912x = 384,330,563,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,330,563,136/460,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,848.03
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