Finding the Third Proportional to 605,616 and 940,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,616 and 940,413 is: 1,460,292.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,616 : 940,413 = 940,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,616/940,413 = 940,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,616x = 940,413 × 940,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,616x = 884,376,610,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 884,376,610,569/605,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,460,292.68
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