Finding the Third Proportional to 600,266 and 915,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,266 and 915,645 is: 1,396,723.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,266 : 915,645 = 915,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,266/915,645 = 915,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,266x = 915,645 × 915,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,266x = 838,405,766,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,405,766,025/600,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,396,723.73
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