Finding the Third Proportional to 600,254 and 915,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,254 and 915,623 is: 1,396,684.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,254 : 915,623 = 915,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,254/915,623 = 915,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,254x = 915,623 × 915,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,254x = 838,365,478,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,365,478,129/600,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,396,684.53
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