Finding the Third Proportional to 600,994 and 935,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 600,994 and 935,957 is: 1,457,611.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,994 : 935,957 = 935,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,994/935,957 = 935,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,994x = 935,957 × 935,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,994x = 876,015,505,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,015,505,849/600,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,457,611.07
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