Finding the Third Proportional to 601,047 and 936,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,047 and 936,036 is: 1,457,728.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,047 : 936,036 = 936,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,047/936,036 = 936,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,047x = 936,036 × 936,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,047x = 876,163,393,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,163,393,296/601,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,457,728.59
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