Finding the Third Proportional to 607,986 and 935,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,986 and 935,883 is: 1,440,620.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,986 : 935,883 = 935,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,986/935,883 = 935,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,986x = 935,883 × 935,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,986x = 875,876,989,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 875,876,989,689/607,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,440,620.33
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