Finding the Third Proportional to 604,654 and 914,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,654 and 914,796 is: 1,384,017.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,654 : 914,796 = 914,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,654/914,796 = 914,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,654x = 914,796 × 914,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,654x = 836,851,721,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 836,851,721,616/604,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,384,017.51
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