Finding the Third Proportional to 604,088 and 959,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,088 and 959,700 is: 1,524,652.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,088 : 959,700 = 959,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,088/959,700 = 959,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,088x = 959,700 × 959,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,088x = 921,024,090,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,024,090,000/604,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,524,652.19
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