Finding the Third Proportional to 604,832 and 889,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,832 and 889,728 is: 1,308,819.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,832 : 889,728 = 889,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,832/889,728 = 889,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,832x = 889,728 × 889,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,832x = 791,615,913,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 791,615,913,984/604,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,819.50
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