Finding the Third Proportional to 605,790 and 950,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,790 and 950,361 is: 1,490,922.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,790 : 950,361 = 950,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,790/950,361 = 950,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,790x = 950,361 × 950,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,790x = 903,186,030,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,186,030,321/605,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,490,922.65
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