Finding the Third Proportional to 606,669 and 917,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 606,669 and 917,535 is: 1,387,693.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606,669 : 917,535 = 917,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606,669/917,535 = 917,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606,669x = 917,535 × 917,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606,669x = 841,870,476,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,870,476,225/606,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,387,693.25
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