Finding the Third Proportional to 604,080 and 959,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,080 and 959,688 is: 1,524,634.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,080 : 959,688 = 959,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,080/959,688 = 959,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,080x = 959,688 × 959,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,080x = 921,001,057,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,001,057,344/604,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,524,634.25
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