Finding the Third Proportional to 605,627 and 940,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,627 and 940,424 is: 1,460,300.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,627 : 940,424 = 940,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,627/940,424 = 940,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,627x = 940,424 × 940,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,627x = 884,397,299,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 884,397,299,776/605,627 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,460,300.32
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