Finding the Third Proportional to 605,837 and 950,457
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,837 and 950,457 is: 1,491,108.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,837 : 950,457 = 950,457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,837/950,457 = 950,457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,837x = 950,457 × 950,457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,837x = 903,368,508,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,368,508,849/605,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,108.18
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