Finding the Third Proportional to 604,128 and 846,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,128 and 846,846 is: 1,187,079.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,128 : 846,846 = 846,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,128/846,846 = 846,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,128x = 846,846 × 846,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,128x = 717,148,147,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 717,148,147,716/604,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,187,079.80
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