Finding the Third Proportional to 607,173 and 905,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,173 and 905,833 is: 1,351,399.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,173 : 905,833 = 905,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,173/905,833 = 905,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,173x = 905,833 × 905,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,173x = 820,533,423,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 820,533,423,889/607,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,351,399.72
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