Finding the Third Proportional to 605,326 and 848,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,326 and 848,347 is: 1,188,933.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,326 : 848,347 = 848,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,326/848,347 = 848,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,326x = 848,347 × 848,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,326x = 719,692,632,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 719,692,632,409/605,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,188,933.95
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