Finding the Third Proportional to 607,176 and 905,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,176 and 905,837 is: 1,351,404.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,176 : 905,837 = 905,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,176/905,837 = 905,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,176x = 905,837 × 905,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,176x = 820,540,670,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 820,540,670,569/607,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,351,404.98
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