Finding the Third Proportional to 604,839 and 912,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,839 and 912,120 is: 1,375,511.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,839 : 912,120 = 912,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,839/912,120 = 912,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,839x = 912,120 × 912,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,839x = 831,962,894,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,962,894,400/604,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,375,511.33
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