Finding the Third Proportional to 600,264 and 915,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,264 and 915,642 is: 1,396,719.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,264 : 915,642 = 915,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,264/915,642 = 915,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,264x = 915,642 × 915,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,264x = 838,400,272,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,400,272,164/600,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,396,719.23
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