Finding the Third Proportional to 608,452 and 945,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,452 and 945,863 is: 1,470,381.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,452 : 945,863 = 945,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,452/945,863 = 945,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,452x = 945,863 × 945,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,452x = 894,656,814,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 894,656,814,769/608,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,470,381.91
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