Finding the Third Proportional to 605,622 and 940,414.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,622 and 940,414.50 is: 1,460,282.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,622 : 940,414.50 = 940,414.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,622/940,414.50 = 940,414.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,622x = 940,414.50 × 940,414.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,622x = 884,379,431,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 884,379,431,810.25/605,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,460,282.87
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