Finding the Third Proportional to 605,718 and 933,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,718 and 933,849 is: 1,439,735.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,718 : 933,849 = 933,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,718/933,849 = 933,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,718x = 933,849 × 933,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,718x = 872,073,954,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,073,954,801/605,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,439,735.91
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