Finding the Third Proportional to 601,833 and 934,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 601,833 and 934,887 is: 1,452,252.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,833 : 934,887 = 934,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,833/934,887 = 934,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,833x = 934,887 × 934,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,833x = 874,013,702,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 874,013,702,769/601,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,452,252.87
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