Finding the Third Proportional to 600,372 and 844,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,372 and 844,397 is: 1,187,607.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,372 : 844,397 = 844,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,372/844,397 = 844,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,372x = 844,397 × 844,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,372x = 713,006,293,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 713,006,293,609/600,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,187,607.51
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