Finding the Third Proportional to 605,814 and 950,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,814 and 950,421 is: 1,491,051.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,814 : 950,421 = 950,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,814/950,421 = 950,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,814x = 950,421 × 950,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,814x = 903,300,077,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,300,077,241/605,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,051.84
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