Finding the Third Proportional to 607,990 and 935,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 607,990 and 935,889 is: 1,440,629.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607,990 : 935,889 = 935,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607,990/935,889 = 935,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607,990x = 935,889 × 935,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607,990x = 875,888,220,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 875,888,220,321/607,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,440,629.32
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