Finding the Third Proportional to 604,869 and 912,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 604,869 and 912,165 is: 1,375,578.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,869 : 912,165 = 912,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,869/912,165 = 912,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,869x = 912,165 × 912,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,869x = 832,044,987,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 832,044,987,225/604,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,375,578.82
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