Finding the Third Proportional to 604,236 and 847,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,236 and 847,029 is: 1,187,380.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,236 : 847,029 = 847,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,236/847,029 = 847,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,236x = 847,029 × 847,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,236x = 717,458,126,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 717,458,126,841/604,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,187,380.64
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