Finding the Third Proportional to 606,669 and 911,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 606,669 and 911,949 is: 1,370,847.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606,669 : 911,949 = 911,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606,669/911,949 = 911,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606,669x = 911,949 × 911,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606,669x = 831,650,978,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,650,978,601/606,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,370,847.99
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