Finding the Third Proportional to 600,156 and 928,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,156 and 928,989 is: 1,437,993.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,156 : 928,989 = 928,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,156/928,989 = 928,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,156x = 928,989 × 928,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,156x = 863,020,562,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 863,020,562,121/600,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,437,993.73
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