Finding the Third Proportional to 605,835 and 950,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,835 and 950,454 is: 1,491,103.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,835 : 950,454 = 950,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,835/950,454 = 950,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,835x = 950,454 × 950,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,835x = 903,362,806,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,362,806,116/605,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,103.69
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