Finding the Third Proportional to 604,082 and 959,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,082 and 959,691 is: 1,524,638.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,082 : 959,691 = 959,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,082/959,691 = 959,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,082x = 959,691 × 959,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,082x = 921,006,815,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,006,815,481/604,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,524,638.73
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