Finding the Third Proportional to 607,496 and 965,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,496 and 965,497 is: 1,534,470.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,496 : 965,497 = 965,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,496/965,497 = 965,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,496x = 965,497 × 965,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,496x = 932,184,457,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 932,184,457,009/607,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,534,470.12
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