Finding the Third Proportional to 604,025 and 844,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,025 and 844,915 is: 1,181,873.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,025 : 844,915 = 844,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,025/844,915 = 844,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,025x = 844,915 × 844,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,025x = 713,881,357,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 713,881,357,225/604,025 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,181,873.86
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