Finding the Third Proportional to 605,632 and 940,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,632 and 940,430 is: 1,460,306.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,632 : 940,430 = 940,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,632/940,430 = 940,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,632x = 940,430 × 940,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,632x = 884,408,584,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 884,408,584,900/605,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,460,306.89
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